I have got patronage, but am too lazy to use it; br I have got land, but am too lazy to farm it. br My house leaks; I am too lazy to mend it. br My clothes are torn; I am too lazy to darn them. br I have got wine, but am too lazy to drink; br So it's just the same as if my cellar were empty. br I have got a harp, but am too lazy to play; br So it's just the same as if it had no strings. br My wife tells me there is no more bread in the house; br I want to bake, but am too lazy to grind. br My friends and relatives write me long letters; br I should like to read them, but they're such a bother br to open. br I have always been told that Chi Shu-yeh1 br Passed his whole life in absolute idleness.