English intent · Chinese classic
These matches come from a curated corpus of real Chinese poetry and philosophy. The source line is fixed; the English wording is provided to make its meaning accessible.
Best verified matches
Learn without weariness and teach others without tiring.
Plain meaningKeep learning, and teach with patience.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
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.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
We look at each other without tiring—only Mount Jingting and I.
Plain meaningNature can be the companion that never exhausts you.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Law does not bend toward the powerful; the marking line does not curve around what is crooked.
Plain meaningRules should apply equally, even to the powerful.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Wealth and honor are what people desire; if they cannot be obtained by the right way, do not accept them.
Plain meaningSuccess is not worth having if it requires the wrong means.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Work becomes refined through diligence and falls into neglect through play; conduct succeeds through thought and is ruined by careless following.
Plain meaningDiligence needs reflection; effort without thought is not enough.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Explore nearby meanings