That verse's written by Li Po Yen. It describes the plight of all men who must fight.
9 seconds sound clip from the The Avenging Eagle movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:48:24 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- The moon rises up behind the mountain, and the wind races along Jade Battle.
- Hangmen marching road along Haicheng Road...
- But some have just held low. Seeking for fallen friends.
- Those born in vain left behind to die, wondering if next time whether it will be their turn.
- My friend, what's come over you? You're so morbid. What brought all this on?
- That verse's written by Li Po Yen. It describes the plight of all men who must fight.
- It relates to men thrown from their home. But me, I'm worse. I have no home.
- Well, I know one thing, you're no ordinary bum. I can feel, you're full of hatred, right?
- Right. I'm full of hatred, and I'm looking for a number of my enemies.
- Is that so? What a contrast. I'm avoiding my enemy, and you're running around chasing yours.
- Now look, I wasn't trying to be funny.
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