赠我空欢喜许我梦长情
[zèng wŏ kōng huān xĭ xŭ wŏ mèng zhăng qíng]
Translating to 'give me fleeting joy, allow me endless dreams', this conveys hope and fantasy despite knowing outcomes may be temporary or insubstantial. A poignant blend of realism and aspiration.