Appreciation "and today we read his poems for no reason, just because he writes so beautifully, so firmly and simply, so wordy.

Su Dongpo's biography-preface to Lin Yutang

Su Dongpo's personality is profound, broad and humorous, with a high degree of intelligence and childlike innocence-as Jesus said, with the wisdom of a python and the gentleness of a pigeon. In these respects, Su Dongpo is incomparable to other poets. The combination of these qualities is rare and uncountable in the world. And Su Dongpo is such a person! He is still naive and faithful all his life. Political intrigue and intrigue are incompatible with his character; His poems and articles are natural, natural and intense, whether they are improvisations or feelings when they are dissatisfied, just as he said, "the voice of spring birds and autumn insects"; It is also comparable to his poem: "The ape sings the crane unintentionally, and I don't know that there are pedestrians." He has always been involved in the political whirlpool, but he is only in the wind and moon, and he is above the political activities. He doesn't want to know much. He sings poems and writes poems anytime and anywhere, criticizes Zang and expresses his feelings simply. As for the consequences and benefits he will incur, he will ignore them. Therefore, until today, readers still like to read his works, because people like him always care about the world, always speak bluntly and are not shy at all. In his works, his nature is fully revealed, harmonious, vivid and powerful. Although he changed his interest according to the situation, he was sincere, sincere and completely heartfelt. He writes for no other reason than to amuse himself. Today, we read his poems without any reason, just because he writes so beautifully, so healthily and so simply, so every word comes from the heart.