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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 216 by HAN SHAN

First Line: A CHILD WHO DOESN'T HAVE A TEACHER
Last Line: DON'T BECOME A LAUGHINGSTOCK
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; EDUCATION; TEACHING & TEACHERS; VIRTUE; EDUCATORS; PROFESSORS;

A child who doesn't have a teacher
will never catch a city rat
how can he meet virtuous people
much less hear the talk of elders
because we're stained by scents around us
we should choose our friends with care
if you sell fresh fish in summer
don't become a laughingstock



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