Classic Essays: Youth vs. Maturity
When we were young, we called the person who raised us 'mother'; when we grew older, we called her 'mother' instead.
When we were young, we called girls 'girls'; when we grew older, we called girls 'women'.
When we were young, we called the person we were longingly in love 'lover'; when we grew older, we called the people who lived with us 'lovers'.
When we were young, we only knew that what was suitable for us was beautiful; when we grew older, we realized that beauty might not be suitable for us.
When we were young, we passed by countless fleeting loves; when we grew older, we realized that only one man would stay with us.
When we were young, we were fearless, unafraid of heaven or earth; when we grew older, we became timid, fearing wolves and tigers.
When we were young, we were willing to give everything for our friends; when we grew older, we realized that some friends would even stab you in the back.
When we were young, we wanted to forge our own path; when we grew older, we liked to stay at home with our loved ones.
When we were young, we boasted and bragged; when we grew older, we became wise and silent.
When we were young, we only knew about extravagance; when we grew older, we realized that there was always surplus.
When we were young, we lost many opportunities; when we grew older, we gained a lot of experience,
When we were young, we lacked experience and encountered many failures; when we grew older, we had experience but were powerless.
When we were young, we only knew how to take; when we grew older, we learned to give.
When we were young, our parents worried about us; when we grew older, we worried about our children.
When we were young, we didn't understand the priceless value of filial piety; when we grew older, we realized that filial piety could not be repaid.
When we were young, we always thought we were knowledgeable; when we grew older, we realized that we were shallow and lacked learning.
When we were young, we always thought we could see through the vicissitudes of the world; when we grew older, we realized that we could not see through the complexities of human life.
When we were young, we only knew about traveling, animation, and games; when we grew older, we realized that reading, tea, and reminiscing were better.
When we were young, we didn't have time to enjoy life; when we grew older, we knew we should enjoy it, but it was too late.
When a person gradually gains experience, he simultaneously loses his youth—this is a misfortune!
Hope for young friends, as you gradually grow older, let experience and wisdom grow faster than your body, otherwise, you will not achieve what you can achieve when you are young.
Pick up the little joys and brighten your life
Original work by Xuanzheng. Image source: Internet
