Climbs Quote by Hanshan
“Climb the steep Cold Mountain way Roads to Cold Mountain are many and never ending The valleys are long and deep, the peaks piled high The streams are wide, the grass is thick The moss is slippery though there is no rain The pines sigh though there is no wind Who can escape the snares of the world And come to sit with me among the white clouds?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Cold Mountain Poems, 9th century Chinese Tang poetry
The poem reflects on life's endless challenges and the yearning for peaceful transcendence beyond worldly troubles.
In simple terms: Life is hard; seek peace beyond trouble.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner calm amid chaos.
Themes
spirituality
nature
loneliness
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- meditation
- creative writing
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Taoism
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "white clouds" symbolize for you?
- How can you create a personal sanctuary?
A Different Perspective
Finding peace may be elusive without effort.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
