1. Although the turtle has a long life, it still has its time. The tan snake rides on the mist and turns into ashes. The old man is brave and ambitious, and his ambition is thousands of miles. In his old age, the martyr is full of ambition. The period of profit and shrinkage is not only in heaven; the blessing of nourishing happiness can lead to eternal life. Fortunately, even singing praises one's aspirations. ——From Cao Cao's "The Turtle Has Longevity" in the Han Dynasty
Vernacular interpretation: Even if the lifespan of the divine turtle is very long, there is still a time when its life will end. Although the tan snake can fly in the fog, it will eventually die and turn into ashes. The old horse lies in the stable, its ambition is still to be able to gallop a thousand miles.
When people with lofty ideals reach their old age, their ambition to make progress will not stop. The length of human life is not just determined by God. As long as you take good care of your body and mind, you can live longer. I am very lucky to use this poem to express my inner ambition.
2. The coming and going of spring urges people to grow old, and the old man is willing to lose to the young man. When a young man is drunk and crazy, a white mustache is not a problem. Arranging flowers and dancing, taking charge of the scenery. Keep the wine in spring, don't teach flowers to laugh at people. ——From the Song Dynasty: Zhang Yuanqian's "Bodhisattva Barbarian: Spring comes and spring goes, urging people to grow old"
Vernacular interpretation: When spring comes and spring goes, time urges people to grow old. How can I lose to young people so easily? When drunk, he acts as wild and unrestrained as a teenager, and it doesn't matter if his beard turns gray. Get up and dance wildly with flowers in your hair, to enjoy the spring to the fullest. Let us raise a toast to keep spring together, and don't let the flowers laugh at people who don't know how to cherish spring.
3. He is familiar with things and knows people well. If you think about it carefully, you are lucky, but this will make you sad. Don't forget to see the mulberry trees in the evening, and the sky will still be filled with clouds. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Liu Yuxi's "Instructions on Rewarding Lotte and Ying the Old"
Vernacular interpretation: The more you have experienced the world, the more knowledgeable you will be. The more people you come into contact with and understand, the more clearly you will understand through observation. If you think about it carefully, there is a good side to aging. Once you overcome your worries about aging, you will feel happy and carefree. Not to mention that it is almost evening when the sun reaches between the mulberry and elm trees, its afterglow can still fill the sky with red.
4. This heart has not grown old with age, but its eyes are still temporarily opened. ——From the Song Dynasty: Lu You's "Miscellaneous Feelings"
Vernacular interpretation: The heart that appreciates the beautiful scenery has not aged like time, and the misty eyes seem to become clear when the flowers bloom.
5. If your ambition is not old enough, you will still be a ghost hero after death. In the mirror, the passage of time shows that both temples are broken, but the sincere heart is still as good as pills. It's too late to stop trying, and the military uniform is narrow, and the grief and anger are still fighting for the sword. After ten years of garrison at Bo, he fought against Gaolan for thousands of miles.
——From the Song Dynasty: Lu You's "Book of Anger"
Vernacular interpretation: My ambition does not age and die with age. Even if I die, I can still be a hero among ghosts! As time goes by, I can't stop the mirror from showing my bald temples, but I believe that my heart of serving the country is still loyal and strong!
When you get older, you should stop wearing tight-fitting military uniforms, but when you are still filled with grief and anger, you should still let your gleaming sword pierce the enemy's heart! I have been stationed at the outpost of the distant Boling for nearly ten years, and I still have to travel thousands of miles to realize my grand ideal!