George Gordon Byron (1788-1824)

When a man hath no freedom to fight for at home,
Let him combat for that of his neighbors;
Let him think of the glories of Greece and of Rome,
And get knocked on his head for his labors.

To do good to mankind is the chivalrous plan,
And is always as nobly requited;
Then battle for freedom wherever you can,
And, if not shot or hanged, you’ll get knighted

                       

邦国若非投身地

                            乔治·戈登·拜伦

                                      淬醴止 译

邦国若非投身地         

为邻自由亦称勇             

试想希罗荣耀处                   

心腑振荡欲何从                            

与人为善作侠计

赢取功名总慰想

自由圣战须勉力

身不死时策勋章