1. The dirty past is not enough to boast about, but the current dissolute thoughts have no limit. ——Tang Mengjiao's "After Admission"
Vernacular translation: The difficulties in life and the embarrassment in thinking in the past are no longer worth mentioning. Now that I have been awarded the gold medal, the depressed mood has been blown away like the wind and clouds, and my heart It’s really indescribable and refreshing, I really want to embrace this nature.
2. Be calm and talk away from words, and be content with your enlightened mind. ——Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty, "Reading Zen Sutras in Chen Yi Chao Master's Academy"
Vernacular translation: Silence makes me tranquil and indescribable. I understand the Buddhist principles and feel happy and satisfied.
3. But seeing where my wife is worried, she is filled with poems and books filled with joy. To sing during the day, you need to indulge in alcohol. Youth is a good companion for returning home. ——Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty, "Wen Guanjun Takes Henan and Hebei"
Vernacular translation: I am so happy that my clothes are filled with tears. Looking back at my wife and children, my worries have gone away, and I rolled up my poems and books. The whole family was overjoyed. I want to drink and sing and go back to my hometown together.
4. If you enjoy others' happiness, others will also enjoy their happiness; if you worry about others' worries, others will also worry about their worries. ——Bai Juyi, Tang Dynasty, "Distinguishing the Causes of Rise and Fall".
Vernacular translation: If you are happy for other people's happiness, others will also be happy for your happiness; if you are worried about other people's suffering, when you are worried, others will share your worries.
5. The drums, harp, drums and harp are harmonious and exquisite. I intend to drink wine with the intention of enjoying the guests. ——Pre-Qin Dynasty Anonymous "Xiaoya Lu Ming"
Vernacular translation: Play the harp and the piano to play the tune, and be happy and laugh together. I have fine wine that is fragrant and mellow, and I entertain guests with great joy.