國破山河在，城春草木深 — Du Fu | Printable Wall Art

“國破山河在，城春草木深”
“The nation is broken, though hills and rivers remain; spring comes to the city, grass and trees grow deep.”

Words by Du Fu (712-770) — Tang dynasty 'Poet Sage', renowned for realist and humanist poetry.

About this quote

Written after Chang'an fell during the An Lushan Rebellion, this famous opening line captures the poignant contrast between human devastation and nature's quiet endurance. While the capital lies ruined and the state collapses, spring returns regardless, bringing overgrown wild greenery. It reflects on the vanity of human conflict against the timelessness of the natural world.

This line opens the poem 'Spring View' (Chun Wang), composed by Du Fu in 757 during the Tang dynasty, while he was trapped in the rebel-occupied capital of Chang'an.

People often hang this print in a study or reading nook for quiet reflection on history and resilience.

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