1. The spring breeze makes horses hoofy, and I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.
Meaning: Galloping proudly in the mighty spring breeze, as if enjoying all the famous flowers in the capital in one day.
Source: "After Admission"
Original text: In the past, it is not enough to boast about being sordid, but now there is no limit to the dissolute thoughts. The spring breeze is proud of the horse's hoofs, and I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.
Author: Meng Jiao (Tang Dynasty)
Interpretation: The difficult days of the past are no longer mentioned, and today’s gold list titles are exciting. Galloping proudly in the mighty spring breeze, it's like enjoying all the famous flowers in the capital in one day.
2. Don’t worry, there will be no friends in the future. No one in the world will know you.
Meaning: Don’t worry that the road ahead is long and you don’t have a confidant. Who in the world doesn’t know you?
Source: "Two Poems of Farewell to Dong Da"
Original text: Thousands of miles of yellow clouds and white sun, the north wind blows the wild geese and snow. Don’t worry, you will have no friends in the future. Who in the world doesn’t know you?
Interpretation: Thousands of miles of yellow clouds cover the sky, the sun is dim, and the north wind blows the returning geese and there is heavy snowfall. Don't worry that the road ahead is uncertain and you don't have a confidant. Who in the world doesn't know you?
Author: Gao Shi (Tang Dynasty)
3. From the top of the mountain, you can see all the mountains and small ones.
Meaning: You must climb to the top of Mount Tai to overlook the mountains and feel full of pride.
Source: "Wang Yue"
Original text: Zeng Yun is born when the chest is widened, and the returning bird enters the canthus. You will be at the top of the mountain, and you will have a panoramic view of the mountains.
Interpretation: Layers of white clouds wash away the ravines in the chest; the returning birds fly into the eye sockets to enjoy the scenery. You must climb to the top of Mount Tai to overlook the mountains and feel full of pride.
Author: Du Fu (Tang Dynasty)
4. There will be times when the wind and waves break, and the cloud sails will be hung directly to help the sea.
Meaning: Although there are many obstacles in the road ahead, one day you will ride on the wind and break through thousands of miles of waves, hang up your cloud sails, cross the sea, and reach the ideal other shore.
Source: "Traveling is Difficult"
Original text: Traveling is Difficult! Traveling is difficult! Duoqi Road, where is it now? There will be times when the wind blows and the waves break, and the clouds and sails are hung directly to help the sea.
Interpretation: How difficult the road of life is, how difficult it is, and how complicated it is. Where is the real road? I firmly believe that the time to ride the wind and waves will definitely come, and when that time comes, we will set sail and sail across the blue sea and blue sky.
Author: Li Bai (Tang Dynasty)
5. If you want to see a thousand miles away, reach a higher level.
Explanation: If you want to see further, as far as your eyes can reach, the only way is to stand higher.
Source: "Climbing the Stork Tower"
Original text: The sun sets over the mountains and the Yellow River flows into the sea. If you want to see a thousand miles away, go to the next level.
Interpretation: The sun gradually sets against the mountains, and the Yellow River flows eastward towards the sea. If you want to see thousands of miles of scenery, please go up to another high-rise building.
Author: Wang Zhihuan (Tang Dynasty)