苏轼·《洗儿戏作》英译

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惟愿孩儿愚且鲁，无灾无难到公卿。

The Washing of the Infant

Su Shi

Most men, bringing up sons, wish for them intellect;

But I by my intellect have had a lifetime of failure.

I would only desire that my child should be simple and dull,

That with no ill fortune and no trouble he may attain to highest office.

（Robert Kotewell & Norman Smith 译）

On the Birth of His Son

Su Shi

Families, when a child is born

Want it to be intelligent.

I, through intelligence,

Having wretched my whole life,

Only hope the baby will prove

Ignorant and stupid.

Then he will crown a tranquil life

By becoming a Cabinet Minister.

（Arthur Waley 译）