Some people went to the examination room in the starry night, while others resigned and went back to their hometown. It's about human beings. Some became officials, others resigned. The same thing, different people have different situations. A teenager doesn't know the taste of sorrow, but an old man knows it is hard to go.
It's about the impermanence of life, being young and frivolous, and being poor in old age. Life is ups and downs, and a hundred years are like clouds. Therefore, we should face the ups and downs of life with a calm mind. Facing difficulties, be brave and diligent. Facing the good times, keep a low profile and be humble.
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Original text:
Some people quit their jobs and went back to their hometown, while others rushed to the examination hall at night.
A teenager doesn't know what it's like to be sad, but an old man knows it is hard to go.
Translation:
Some people quit their official positions and return to their hometown; Someone rushed to the examination hall day and night. When I was young, I didn't know what was worth worrying about. When I was old, I didn't know that there were too many bumps on the road of life and there were too many difficulties to go through this road of life.