1. There is no colorful phoenix flying wings in the body, but there is a clear understanding in the heart.
From: "Untitled·Last Night's Stars and Last Night's Wind" by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Although we don't have the wings of the colorful phoenix, we can't fly together; but you and I are like sympathizers in our hearts. Emotions are closely connected.
2. The flying flowers are as light as dreams, and the boundless rain is as thin as sorrow.
From: "Huanxi Sha·Momo Qinghan Goes Up to the Small Building" by Qin Guan in the Song Dynasty
Translation: Catkins flying like an ethereal dream, and the drizzle falling like my sorrow.
3. The fallen flower man is independent, and the little swift bird flies together.
From: "Linjiang Immortal·Denghou Tower High Lock" by Yan Jidao of the Song Dynasty
Translation: People are quietly independent amidst the falling flowers, and swallows fly in pairs in the breeze and drizzle.
4. Life is like walking on snow and mud.
From: "Hezi Nostalgia from Mianchi" by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty
Translation: What is it like to run around all your life? It should be like a flying dragon stepping on the snow.
5. In the old days, the swallows in front of Wang Xietang flew into the homes of ordinary people.
From: "Wo Yi Xiang" by Liu Yuxi in the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The swallows under the eaves of Director Wang and Xie An have now flown into the homes of ordinary people.