It Is Only Young Bamboo
It is only young bamboo that can be bent.
The Taller The Bamboo Grows
The taller the bamboo grows, the lower it bends.
You Can’t See The Whole Sky
You can’t see the whole sky through a bamboo pole.
From The Pine Tree, Learn Of The Pine Tree
From the pine tree, learn of the pine tree. From the bamboo, learn of the bamboo.
A Bamboo That Bends Is Stronger Than The OAK That Resists
A bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists .