You may only know half of these famous sayings
There are few willow cotton blowing on the branches, and there are no fragrant grasses anywhere in the world. ——Su Shi of the Song Dynasty, "Butterfly Loves Flowers·Spring Scene"
Translation: The catkins on the willow branches have been blown away less and less, but don't worry, lush grass can be seen everywhere.
The clouds in the stream are beginning to rise, the sun is sinking into the pavilion, and the mountain rain is about to come, and the wind is filling the building. ——Xu Hun of the late Tang Dynasty, "Xianyang City East Tower"
Translation: The stream clouds are rising, the red sun is setting outside the temple pavilion, and the strong wind has blown the Xianyang Tower before the mountain rain has arrived.
Shenglan sees off guests on Xianyang Road. If the sky is affectionate, the sky will also grow old. ——Li He's "The Golden Bronze Immortal Says Chinese Songs"
Translation: The withered orchid grass bids farewell to distant visitors on the ancient road leading to Xianyang. If God had feelings, he would also grow old due to sadness.
Don’t talk about the matter of making a marquis. One general will make thousands of bones wither. ——Tang Cao Song's "Reflections on the Year of Jihai"
Translation: Please don't mention the matter of being granted a title or an official title again. How many soldiers' lives must be sacrificed for a general to become famous!
I met a monk while passing the bamboo courtyard and talked to him, so I had half a day's leisure. ——Li She of the Tang Dynasty, "Inscribed on the Monk's House in Helin Temple"
Translation: While visiting the temple, I accidentally chatted with an eminent monk for a long time. It is rare to get a moment of leisure in this troubled world. .