会心不在远，得趣不在多；

盆池拳石间，便居然有万里山川之势；

片言只语内，便宛然见千古圣贤之心。

冠廷

English Translation of text in the painting:

True understanding lies not in the distant; true delight lies not in abundance.

Within a small pond or a cluster of rocks, one can already behold the grandeur of mountains and rivers stretching for thousands of miles.

In a few words or a brief phrase, the spirit of sages across the ages can vividly be perceived.

Guanting

Background :

出自《菜根谭》

It originates from “Cai gen tan” (Vegetable Roots Discourse).