Poetry and painting are rooted in the same law, The work of heaven and of the first cause.

- Su Shi

Define the limits of your vision: Having this, you will not be poorer Than a man who rules a dukedom.

- Su Shi

If you know peace, then you thrive; if you know contentment, then you are rich

- Su Shi

I'll continue to climb, trying to reach the top. But no one knows where the top is.

- Su Shi

Deep at the bottom of the well no warmth has yet returned, The rain which sighs and feels so cold has dampened withered roots. What sort of man at …

- Su Shi