Some meanings similar to "gold will always shine" are:

1. I am born with talents that will be useful, and I will come back after all the gold I have spent. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "About to Enter the Wine"

Vernacular translation: God has created my talents, so they must be useful. Even after spending a thousand taels of gold, I can get it again.

2. The green mountains cannot cover it, and it will flow eastward after all. ——Xin Qiji of the Song Dynasty, "Bodhisattva Man·Book on the Ostomy Wall of Jiangxi"

Vernacular translation: How can the green mountains block the river? The vast river finally flows eastward.

3. Even though it is buried and useless, it can still soar to the sky every night. ——Guo Zhen of the Tang Dynasty, "Ancient Sword"

Vernacular translation: Although it is buried in the soil and cannot function, the extraordinary flames formed by its majestic sword energy still illuminate the night sky every night.

4. The aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley (common saying)

The aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley. It is also called "the aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley", which means that if the wine is brewed well, it will be in a very long time. In the deep alleys, there will be people who smell the fragrance and know the taste, and come here to taste it.

5. True gold is not afraid of fire (common proverb)

Basic meaning: It means that a strong or upright person can withstand the test.

Source: Modern Haoran's "Sunny Sky" Chapter 115: "Dark clouds cannot cover the sun, and true gold is not afraid of fire