A classical Chinese line for “When one road closes another opens”

Mountains repeat, waters wind; I doubt there is a road—then shaded willows and bright flowers reveal another village.

Plain meaningWhen the way seems closed, a new opening may appear.

The tide lies level and the two banks open wide; the wind is fair and a single sail hangs full.

Plain meaningThe way ahead is open and the wind is right for moving forward.

The distant shadow of the lone sail disappears into the blue sky; only the Yangtze remains, flowing to the horizon.

Plain meaningI keep watching long after my friend has sailed away.

The moon sets, crows cry, and frost fills the sky; beside river maples and fishing lights, I lie awake in sorrow.

Plain meaningI cannot sleep on this cold and lonely night.

In the great desert a lone column of smoke rises straight; over the long river the setting sun is round.

Plain meaningThe frontier landscape is immense, spare, and unforgettable.

While one's parents are alive, do not travel far; if one must travel, have a definite destination.

Plain meaningWhen you go far away, remain responsible to the family who worries about you.