1. The tree is deep and is not afraid of being shaken by the wind. Why worry about the slanting moon shadow when the tree is upright?

From "Zengguang Xianwen"

Translation: The roots of trees are deep and they are not afraid of the wind, and the trees' bodies are upright and they are not afraid of the moon's shadow being crooked. It means that the body is upright and not afraid of slanting shadows.

2. A big tree attracts the wind and shakes the tree, and a person's reputation makes him lose his life.

From Wu Chengen's "Journey to the West"

Translation: The trees are tall, so the wind shakes them. When people become famous, they will be burdened by fame.

3. Even if the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them.

From "The Theory of Destiny" by Li Kang, a writer from the Wei Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period

Translation: Big trees that are taller than the forest will always be blown down by strong winds first. It is a metaphor for people with outstanding talents or conduct who are easily jealous and criticized.

4. The trees are flourishing and the springs are beginning to trickle.

Source: Jin Dynasty Tao Yuanming's "Return and Come Back and Preface"

Translation: The wood is flourishing and the spring is trickling, which means that the vegetation is lush and the water flow is subtle.

5. Lying down in a lonely village, I don’t feel sorry for myself, but I still think about guarding the Luntai for the country.

Source: Tang Dynasty Lu You's "Wind and Rain on November 4th"

Translation: Living in poverty in an isolated village, lying down and not feeling sad for his situation, his heart Still thinking about guarding the border for the country.