The shadow of the idle cloud pool is long, and things change for a few years. -Wang Bo's Preface to Wang Tengting
People who are not worried don't like to hear it. Empty steps lead to bright places. -Si Wan Yong's "Long Acacia Rain"
Sneak into the night with the wind, moisten things silently. -Du Fu's "Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night"
The window is brighter, and it snows every day. -Yuan Mei's "December 15th Night"