“莫道不销魂，帘卷西风，人比黄花瘦。”
Pinyin: Mò dào bù xiāo hún, lián juǎn xī fēng, rén bǐ huáng huā shòu.
Translation: “Do not say my soul remains unshaken—the west wind lifts the curtain, revealing me thinner than chrysanthemums.”
Source: Tipsy in the Flower’s Shade · Mist and Clouds (《醉花阴·薄雾浓云愁永昼》, Zuì Huā Yīn · Bó Wù Nóng Yún Chóu Yǒng Zhòu)
Explanation: Blends natural imagery with human fragility, epitomizing the “Wanyue School” aesthetic.
Li Qingzhao's Illustrated Quotes by CNPedia: 50 Bilingual Poems with Translations, Analysis & Art
By the eastern fence, wine in hand at dusk—a hidden fragrance fills my sleeves.（东篱把酒黄昏后，有暗香盈袖。）——Li Qingzhao
Prepare boats in droughts, carts in rains—anticipate scarcity.（早则备舟，雨则备车，以待乏也。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers
Wealth thrives when producers are many, consumers few.（生财有大道，生之者众，食之者寡。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers
Avoid hoarding currency; never cling to inflated prices.（无息币，无敢居贵。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers
Observe celestial cycles, measure earthly benefits—wealth follows.（察天时，量地利，则财用足。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers
Pursue profit where it flows; adapt to shifting trends.（逐利而居，因势而变。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers
Acquire what others discard; supply what others seek.（人弃我取，人取我与。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makersPrepare boats in droughts, carts in rains—anticipate scarcity.（早则备舟，雨则备车，以待乏也。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15Wealth thrives when producers are many, consumers few.（生财有大道，生之者众，食之者寡。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15Avoid hoarding currency; never cling to inflated prices.（无息币，无敢居贵。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15Observe celestial cycles, measure earthly benefits—wealth follows.（察天时，量地利，则财用足。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15Pursue profit where it flows; adapt to shifting trends.（逐利而居，因势而变。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15Acquire what others discard; supply what others seek.（人弃我取，人取我与。）——Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Money-makers2025-03-15