橘生淮南则为橘橘落淮北则为枳
[jú shēng huái nán zé wéi jú jú luò huái bĕi zé wéi zhĭ]
Derived from an ancient Chinese saying, meaning 'An orange grows in Southern Huai but turns into a bitter orange when transplanted North of Huai.' It conveys the idea that environment shapes character or essence. The same entity changes according to circumstances; reflecting on adaptability or destiny influenced by context.