1. What you learn on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that you have to do it in detail.
From "Winter Night Reading to Show Ziyu" written by Lu You of the Song Dynasty
The ancients spared no effort in learning, and it was only when they were young that they were able to achieve success.
What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out.
Interpretation:
The ancients spared no effort in learning. They worked hard when they were young and achieved success in old age. After all, the knowledge obtained from books is not perfect. To understand things thoroughly, you must practice it yourself.
2. Although it is hard work to search for thousands of pounds, you will only get gold after blowing all the sand.
From "Lang Tao Sha·Part 3" written by Liu Yuxi in the Tang Dynasty
The Bian River flows eastward in the tiger's eye, and the Qing Huai River is full of color at dawn.
Look at the place where the ferry is washing sand, how many people are crossing the world.
Interpretation:
The Bianshui River flows eastward, with very fine ripples in the water. The clear Huaihe River shows a duck-head green spring color in the morning. Look at the place where the ferry flows and washes the sand, how many people have passed through it.
3. What seems ordinary is the most extraordinary, but it is easy but difficult to achieve.
From "Poems on Zhang Siye" written by Wang Anshi of the Song Dynasty
Suzhou Siye is famous for his poetry, and his music and music are all wonderful and captivating.
What seems ordinary is the most extraordinary, but it is easy but difficult to achieve.
Interpretation:
Suzhou Siye's poetry has long been famous, and everyone praised his Yuefu for its exquisiteness and spirituality. The reality seems to be ordinary and the most bizarre, but writing it seems easy but full of hardships.
4. Don’t be afraid of clouds covering your eyes, just because you are at the top.
From "Climbing Feilai Peak" written by Wang Anshi in the Song Dynasty
At the Qianxun Pagoda on Feilai Mountain, I heard the rooster crow and saw the sun rising. (Feilaishan, one work: Feilaifeng)
Don’t be afraid of the floating clouds covering your eyes, just because you are at the highest level. (Zi Yuan 1: Zi Yuan)
Interpretation:
I heard that from the very high tower of Feilai Peak, you can see the rising sun when the rooster crows. I am not afraid that the floating clouds will block my sight, just because I am at the top now.
5. The road is long and long, and I will search up and down.
"Li Sao" (Excerpt) Pre-Qin Dynasty: Qu Yuan
The dynasty started in Cangwu Xi, and the evening ended in the county garden. If you want to keep this spirit as trivial as possible, the sun will fade away.
I ordered Xihe to destroy the festival, and look at the concubine without any pressure. The road is long and far away, I will search up and down.
The remaining horses are drinking in the salty pond, and the remaining bridles are like fusang. The trees are folded to brush against the sun, and the sheep are chatting with each other.
Interpretation:
Starting from Cangwu in the south in the morning and arriving at Kunlun Mountain in the evening. I wanted to stay in Lingsuo for a while, but the sun was setting in the west and it was already dark. I ordered Xi He to stop his whip and move slowly, and not to let the sun approach the Kuanxi Mountain. The road ahead is long and far, and I will pursue my ideal up and down. Let my horse drink from the salty pond, and tie its reins to the hibiscus tree. If I fold the branches to block the sun, I can wander leisurely for the time being.