By lamplight turn these scented leaves and read a tale of love recorded in old books. - Nguyễn Du

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By lamplight turn these scented leaves and read
a tale of love recorded in old books.

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Nguyễn Du (阮攸; 3 January 1766 – 16 September 1820), pen names Tố Như (素如) and Thanh Hiên (清軒), is a celebrated Vietnamese poet who wrote in chữ nôm, the ancient writing script of Vietnam. He is most known for writing the epic poem The Tale of Kiều.

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A hundred years—in this life span on earth
talent and destiny are apt to feud.
You must go through a play of ebb and flow
and watch such things as make you sick at heart.
Is it so strange that losses balance gains?
Blue Heaven's wont to strike a rose from spite.
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