1. I would rather die with the fragrance on the branches than blow it down in the north wind. ——(Song Dynasty) Zheng Sixiao's "Painting Chrysanthemums"
2. Even if it is blown into snow by the east wind, it will be crushed into dust by Nanmo. ——(Song Dynasty) Wang Anshi's "Beipi Apricot Blossom"
3. Don't let anyone praise the color, just leave the pure air to fill the universe. ——(Yuan Dynasty) Wang Mian's "Mo Mei"
4. The array of soaring incense penetrates Chang'an, and the whole city is filled with golden armor. ——(Tang Dynasty) Huang Chao's "Chrysanthemum"
5. To speak loudly and stay far away is not to borrow the autumn wind. ——(Tang Dynasty) Yu Shinan's "Cicada"
6. People are born thin because of pity, but they are expected to become stronger as they grow older. ——(Song Dynasty) Wang Anshi's "Bamboo Ode in the Pavilion of Huazangyuan"
7. Don't compete with the beauty of spring, but stay alone and wait for the cold weather. ——(Song Dynasty) Wang Yucheng's "Guanshe Bamboo"
8. It has been strong despite countless blows, regardless of the winds from east to west, north and south. ——(Qing Dynasty) Zheng Banqiao's "Bamboo and Stone"
9. The spring silkworms will not run out until the silkworms die, and the wax torch will turn to ashes before the tears dry up. ——(Tang Dynasty) Li Shangyin's "Untitled"
10. There is no intention of struggling for spring, and once everyone is jealous.
——(Song Dynasty) Lu You's "Bu Shuzi·Yong Mei"