after all is said and done

I don't know - shén bù zhī，guǐ bù jué

a mountain of swords and a forest of sabres - dāo shān jiàn shù

Listen to the Scriptures - mù shǐ tīng jīng

lively and vigorous flourishes in calligraphy - fèng wǔ lóng fēi

a thirsty steed dashing to the spring -- to run swiftly - kě jì bēn quán

Great achievements - chóng xī lěi jì

Dipsacus asperatus - yáng xù xuán yú

be helpless and in the greatest straits - jì qióng lì jí

lead a person to endless aftertastes - huí wèi wú qióng

present situation - cuì zhú huáng huā