"一寸光阴一寸金，寸金难买寸光阴。" - 佚名

一寸光阴一寸金，寸金难买寸光阴。
An inch of time is worth an inch of gold, but an inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time.

Source: 增广贤文(Augmented Wise Sayings)

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This is an ancient maxim about the preciousness of time, emphasizing the irreversibility and value of time.

Time is as precious as gold, but even gold cannot buy back lost time. This reminds us to cherish every minute and second and manage time wisely.

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Augmented Wise Sayings

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