There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul !
没有一艘舰船
能像一本书
带我们遨游远方
没有一匹骏马
能像一页诗行
如此欢跃飞扬
即使一贫如洗
它也可以带你走上
无须路费的旅程
这辆战车,朴素无华
却载着人类的灵魂