The famous quotes from The Biography of Guo Tuo-tuo, the Tree Planter (種樹郭橐駝傳):
Quotes on Tree-Planting Experience
"橐駝非能使木壽且孳也，能順木之天，以致其性焉爾。"
- Translation: Tuo-tuo isn't able to make trees live long and flourish; he simply follows their natural tendencies, allowing their inherent nature to fully develop."其本欲舒，其培欲平，其土欲故，其築欲密。"
- Translation: Its roots should be spread out, the soil around its base should be level, the earth should be its original soil, and the tamping should be firm."其蒔也若子，其置也若棄。"
- Translation: When planting, treat it like a child; once planted, leave it as if abandoned."雖曰愛之，其實害之；雖曰憂之，其實讎之。"
- Translation: Although they say they love it, they are actually harming it; although they say they worry about it, they are actually its enemy."見長人者好煩其令，若甚憐焉，而卒以禍。"
- Translation: Seeing those in power who love to issue numerous commands, as if showing great compassion, but ultimately bringing disaster."傳其事以爲官戒也。"
- Translation: I record this matter as a warning for officials.
!["In this case of volcanic eruption, you will hear mermaids. Do not ignore the mermaids; they are there for your safety."
[screenshot of a post by] ProfJenniBarclay @VolcanoJenni:
Perils of Google Translate No. 44a. People seeking greater warning of volcanic eruption want sirens _not_ mermaids. (Spanish: Sirenas).](/proxy/post_attachment/649787/e16668b605.jpeg "\"In this case of volcanic eruption, you will hear mermaids. Do not ignore the mermaids; they are there for your safety.\"
[screenshot of a post by] ProfJenniBarclay @VolcanoJenni:
Perils of Google Translate No. 44a. People seeking greater warning of volcanic eruption want sirens _not_ mermaids. (Spanish: Sirenas).")
