A classical Chinese line for “Pay attention and be present”

When the mind is absent, one looks without seeing, hears without listening, and eats without knowing the taste.

Plain meaningWithout attention, you can be present and still miss everything.

To see a thousand miles farther, climb one story higher.

Plain meaningRaise your level if you want a wider view.

A bright moon rises over the sea; at the ends of the earth, we share this moment.

Plain meaningThough far apart, we are connected beneath the same moon.

When the great roc rises with the wind, it soars ninety thousand li.

Plain meaningA great ambition can rise with the right moment.

A fine rain softens the capital streets like cream; from afar the grass is green, yet up close it seems absent.

Plain meaningSpring is beginning so quietly that change is easier to see from a distance.

Know contentment and avoid disgrace; know where to stop and avoid danger; then you can endure.

Plain meaningKnow what is enough and when to stop.