It means: it took a lot of effort to plant flowers, fertilize and irrigate, but the flowers never bloomed and finally withered; And a willow tree that was broken at will was inserted in the ground at will and never cared for, but it became a lush willow tree a few years later.

From the old adage: "those who enlarge the sages" Dynasty: Qing Dynasty Author: Zhou

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Metaphorically speaking, it takes a lot of energy and effort to do something, but the result is not realized; And casual things, on the contrary, get good results smoothly In the words of Taoism, let nature take its course, and nothing can be forced. It can also be seen from the side that willow trees have strong vitality.

In fact, this is a philosophy, a set of philosophy left by the Buddha to the world, and a vision for those who have a will! The connotation of lofty aspirations.

Synonym:

(1) Deliberately planted flowers will not bloom, and unintentionally planted willows.

(2) Intentionally planting flowers, unintentionally planting willows.

Synonym:

(1) Sometimes you have to have something in life, but you can't force it all the time.

(2) You can't find a place to get it, and you can get it without much effort.

(3) Two bloom flowers, painted inadvertently.