宁为罂粟不为彼岸
[níng wéi yīng sù bù wéi bĭ àn]
It translates to 'Would rather be a poppy than other flowers (Avalokitesvara)'. Both terms are names of plants or flowers in Chinese culture: 'poppy' can symbolize danger yet charm; whereas '彼岸' traditionally refers to a mythical flower blooming after life. It suggests the person chooses uniqueness and possible controversy over something commonly deemed more positive or mainstream.