1. We were sworn brothers in Taoyuan in the past, but we didn’t expect to break our vows today. We cut our robes at separate tables and the kindness was broken. From then on, passersby became strangers to each other. ——Luo Guanzhong's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties
Translation: I once bowed to the boss, but I didn't expect that today I would violate my original oath. When we sit down and cut off our robes, we will say that we have broken all ties and renounced all righteousness. From now on, we will be like Just like strangers passing by, no one pays attention to anyone.
2. Things are different and people are not the same. Everything stops. If you want to speak, you should shed tears first. ——"Wulingchun" by Li Qingzhao of the Song Dynasty
Translation: The surrounding scenery is still the same as before, but the person is not the same person as before. Many beautiful things can no longer be found. I want to say something, but I haven’t said it yet. As soon as he exited, tears were already flowing down his face.
3. I want to turn my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch. ——Yuan Gaoming's "Pipa Ji"
Translation: I treat you with good intentions, but you are indifferent and don't appreciate it.
4. It is easy to change an old person’s heart, but it is easy to change an old person’s heart. ——Nalan Xingde of the Qing Dynasty, "Mulan Hua·Naigu Jue Ci Cambodian Friends"
Translation: Nowadays, it is easy to change one's heart, but you say that it is easy to change one's heart in this world.
5. People's affection has become less affectionate, and now they are really not affectionate. When I look back at the heartbroken place, I shed no tears. ——"Breaking Through the Sands of Huanxi" Qing Dynasty: Nalan Xingde
Translation: People often say that if a person is passionate, his feelings will not be very deep. Now I really regret my former passion; I will be sad when I go back to the past At the parting place, tears could not help but flow down quietly.