Wildfire can't burn it out, but the spring breeze can revive it. (Bai Juyi's "Parting from Ancient Grass")
Try to climb to the top of the mountain: it dwarfs all the peaks under our feet. (Du Fu's "Wang Yue")
People have joys and sorrows, and the moon has ups and downs. (Su Shi's "Water Tune Heading-When is the Bright Moon")
A small difficulty prevents a major event from being completed.
Born with joy, died without regret.
A lazy youth, a lousy age.
The edge of the sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.