Arthur Waley Professions : TranslatorBorn : August 19, 1889Died : June 27, 1966 Browse All Authors Quotes From Arthur Waley Keep off your thoughts from things that are past and done; for thinking of the past wakes regret and pain. Arthur Waley regretpainpast The cypress boat is frequently a symbol of fluctuating intention. Arthur Waley cypressesboatintention Similar Authors Burton Watson translator Burton Raffel translator Ase-Marie Nesse translator David Bellos translator Denys Johnson-Davies translator Henry Boyd translatorAll Authors