Where does the water get its clarity? Because there is a source of fresh water flowing. — Zhu Xi, "Reflections on Reading"
To see a thousand miles, climb one story higher. — Wang Zhihuan, "On the Stork Tower"
Do not let floating clouds obscure your vision, for you are at the highest peak. — Wang Anshi, "Waiting at Feilai Peak"
People experience joy, sorrow, parting, and reunion, just as the moon waxes and wanes. — "Shuidiao Getou"
As halberds sink into the sand, the iron walls decay; Through washing and polishing, one recognizes the past dynasties. If the East Wind does not favor Zhou Lang, the Bronze Bird Tower will lock the two Qiaos in spring.
Ridges form peaks, each different in distance and view. — Su Shi, "On Writing at Xilin Wall"
One must reach the summit to see the mountains in their entirety. — Du Fu, "Ascending Mount Taibai"
When mountains and rivers overlap, it seems there is no way, but through lush willows and blooming flowers, another village appears. — Lu You, "Visiting Shanxi Village"
Peach blossoms bloom outside the bamboo; The ducks are the first to know the warmth of the spring river. — Su Shi, "Spring Evening at Chongchong River"
The swallows that once nested in the halls of the prestigious families, have flown into the homes of ordinary people. — Liu Yuxi, "Wuyi Lane"
Beside the sunken boats, thousands of sails pass by; Before the withered trees, ten thousand trees flourish in spring. — Liu Yuxi, "To Lu"
The sun sets in the sea at the end of the night; Spring enters the river from the old year. — Wang Wan, "At the Foot of Beiguc Mountain"
Plum and snow compete for spring, but neither yields; Poets spend much effort debating them. The plum is slightly less white than the snow, but the snow lacks the fragrance of the plum.
Recognize the spring breeze easily, and you will see the world in full bloom. — Zhu Xi, "Spring Day"
Wildfire cannot burn them all; They will grow again with the spring breeze. — Bai Juyi, "On the Grass of the Old Plain"
Emerging from the mud untainted, washing in clear ripples without being seductive. — Zhou Dunyi, "On the Lotus"
Looking at the hills from different angles, the peaks appear different. One fails to see the true face of Mount Lu because one is in the middle of the mountain.