proverbs

if a flower stands up straight in its stem, with the leaves upright.
then that soil is fertile and a haven of virtues.

if a page lies flat and empty, no marks, no wrinkles.
then it is lifeless, and should be used for the fire.

if a pair of eyes view longingly from afar,
then do not meet them.

but if a pair of eyes view haphazardly,
then strive, to gain their approval.