Plants and trees have their own true nature; why should they seek to be plucked by a beautiful woman? — Zhang Jiuling, "Twelve Poems of Reflection"
Through the ages, the land and mountains have produced talented individuals, each dominating the poetic scene for centuries. — Zhao Yi, "Five Poems on Poetry"
Wilted orchids see off guests on the Xianyang road; if Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old. — Li He, "The Brass Man Bids Farewell to the Han Song"
Who says life cannot grow young again? The water before my gate can still flow west! Do not sing of the yellow chicken with white hair. — Su Shi, "Huanxi Sha"
From a high perch, the voice carries far; this is not because of the autumn wind. — Yu Shinan, "Cicada"
I do not fear the floating clouds obscuring my view; it is only because I stand at the highest level. — Wang Anshi, "Climbing Feilai Peak"
The rise and fall of a nation have their own timing; why should the Wu people bitterly blame Xi Shi? — Luo Yin, "Xi Shi"
If one does not work hard in youth, one will only grieve in old age. — Anonymous, "Long Song"
Ice is made from water, yet it is colder than water. — Xunzi, "On Encouraging Learning"
When the Canglang water is clear, I can wash my crown strings; — Anonymous, "Canglang Song"
Among the myriad affairs of the world, a hair is often heavier than Mount Tai. — Xin Qiji, "Shui Diao Ge Tou"
How can the canal be so clear? Because fresh water flows in from the source. — Zhu Xi, "Two Poems on Reading at Huoshui Pavilion"
Without accumulating small streams, one cannot form rivers and seas. — Xunzi, "On Encouraging Learning"
Rivers and seas do not reject fine streams; thus, they achieve their depth. — Li Si, "Memorial Against Expelling Guests"
Youth is easy to learn in, but old age makes it hard to succeed; not a single inch of time should be taken lightly. — Zhu Xi, "Casual Thoughts"
原文中文
草木有本心,何求美人折!——张九龄《感遇十二首》
江山代有才人出,各领风骚数百年。——赵翼《论诗五首》
衰兰送客咸阳道,天若有情天亦老。——李贺《金铜仙人辞汉歌》
谁道人生无再少?门前流水尚能西!休将白发唱黄鸡。——苏轼《浣溪沙》
居高声自远,非是藉秋风。——虞世南《蝉》
不畏浮云遮望眼,只缘身在最高层。——王安石《登飞来峰》
家国兴亡自有时,吴人何苦怨西施。——罗隐《西施》
少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲!——佚名《长歌行》
冰,水为之,而寒于水。——荀子《劝学》
沧浪之水清兮,可以濯我缨;——佚名《沧浪歌》
人间万事,毫发常重泰山轻。——辛弃疾《水调歌头》
问渠哪得清如许?为有源头活水来。——朱熹《活水亭观书有感二首》
不积小流,无以成江海。——荀子《劝学》
河海不择细流,故能就其深;——李斯《谏逐客书》
少年易学老难成,一寸光阴不可轻。——朱熹《偶成》
文章精选句子
Who says life cannot grow young again? The water before my gate can still flow west!