Three Heroes Swear Brotherhood in the Peach Garden (Translation by Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor)

The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide.

Three Bold Spirits Plight Mutual Faith in the Peach Garden (Translation by Moss Roberts)

The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been.

Three Heroes Swear Brotherhood at a Feast in the Peach Garden (Translation by Yu Sumei)

Unity succeeds division and division follows unity. One is bound to be replaced by the other after a long span of time.

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