Su Dongpo’s famous sayings are as follows:
1. Everywhere in life is similar, it should be like a flying dragon stepping on slush.
This famous saying expresses Su Dongpo’s profound understanding of life. He believes that life is like a flying dragon stepping on slush. Although it leaves traces, it is fleeting. We should cherish the present moment and not be obsessed with the results, but enjoy the process of life.
2. If you want to compare West Lake to Xizi, it is always better to put on light makeup and heavy makeup.
This is Su Dongpo's famous sentence describing the beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou. He used Xi Shi to compare the West Lake. No matter whether it is light makeup or heavy makeup, it has a unique charm. This enlightens us that when appreciating natural scenery, we must be tolerant and appreciative, and not stick to details.
3. Ten years of life and death are so vast that they cannot be forgotten without thinking about them.
These are Su Dongpo’s words in memory of his deceased wife. He expressed his deep memory for his wife who had passed away for ten years. Although life and death are separated, emotions are hard to let go. This tells us to cherish the people in front of us and be grateful for every encounter.
4. When the water is extremely clear, there will be no fish; when people observe it carefully, there will be no disciples.
This sentence was said by Su Dongpo when he commented on "The Analects of Confucius". He believes that if the water is too clear, there will be no environment for fish to survive, and if people are too demanding, it will be difficult to find friends. This tells us that when dealing with others, we must have a tolerant and understanding heart and not be too demanding of others.
5. Life is like a dream, and a statue is like a moon.
This sentence expresses Su Dongpo’s lament about life. He believes that life is like a dream, short and illusory. We should cherish the present and seize every time we get together with family and friends.
The inspiration given to us by Su Dongpo's famous sayings:
1. Broad-minded outlook on life: Su Dongpo's outlook on life is broad-minded. He advocates that the meaning of life does not lie in the pursuit of fame and fortune, but in the pursuit of fame and fortune. Pursue spiritual enrichment and the joy of life. He once said: If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is always better to put on light makeup and heavy makeup.
This sentence expresses his attitude towards life, that is, the beauty in life does not lie in pursuing external things, but in inner feelings. This broad-minded outlook on life inspires us to feel the beauty of life from the heart, not to be obsessed with material pursuits, and to face the ups and downs of life with a peaceful mind.
2. The emotion of deep friendship: Su Dongpo is an emotional person, and his lyrics are full of deep feelings of friendship, family and love. His famous saying "Ten years of life and death is uncertain, without thinking, never forgetting" expresses his deep nostalgia for his deceased wife. This kind of deep friendship inspires us to cherish the people around us, be grateful for every encounter and time we spend together, and feel the warmth of family, friendship and love with our hearts.
3. The courage to pursue truth: Su Dongpo is a man who pursues truth. He dares to speak out and is not afraid of powerful people. He suffered many political relegations, but he always adhered to his beliefs and principles. This courage to pursue the truth inspires us to have the ability to think independently, not to follow the crowd, not to be afraid of power, and to bravely pursue the truth that we think is correct.