Gabdulla Tukay Immorality
We have no respect for morale or decency, Hopeless we are, our souls are so shady. No better than a thief who hunts his prey, We’ve become cautious with everything we say. If one is bright but poor,...
We have no respect for morale or decency,
Hopeless we are, our souls are so shady.
No better than a thief who hunts his prey,
We’ve become cautious with everything we say.
If one is bright but poor, we won’t say a word,
Eloquence we bequeath as the rich man’s reward.
1912
В оригинале на татарском: Әхлаксызлык
В переводе на русский язык: Безнравственность (Перевод В.Думаевой-Валиевой)