“Ode to History” by Tang Dynasty poet Gao Shi is a quatrain about history. Gao Shi used the story of the ancients giving silk robes as a metaphor for the present, expressing his grief and indignation that talented poor people were not sympathized with or valued.
唐代诗人高适所做《咏史》是一首咏史绝句。高适通过写古人赠绨袍的故事来比喻现在，表达了对有才华的贫寒人士得不到同情、重视的悲愤情绪。
《咏史》 高适
尚有綈袍赠，应怜范叔寒。
不知天下士，犹作布衣看。
On Reading History
Gao Shi
The envoy gave a silken gown
To one on whom he looked down,
Mistaking the prime minister
For a poor plain-clothed commoner.
