The years are brutally short (老易至，惜此时)
Chapter 4: Intentional Living & Habits (谨)
DZG-056•Chapter 4: Intentional Living & Habits
老易至，惜此时
— Lǎo Yì Zhì, Xī Cǐ Shí
Modern Translation & Meaning
"The years are brutally short. Protect your focus, eliminate distractions, and invest fiercely in the things that truly matter today."
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