逝者如斯夫,不舍昼夜。
Time passes like flowing water, never ceasing day or night.
Source: 论语·子罕(The Analects)
Background
From "The Analects: Zi Han," Confucius' famous saying lamenting the passage of time by the river.
Interpretation
The passing time flows like this river water, flowing day and night without stopping. This expresses a profound understanding of the preciousness of time and the brevity of life.
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