"智慧到我们这里来时,它再也没有任何用处。"
— Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, we only understand important lessons after we've already made our mistakes. Imagine touching a hot stove and getting burnt. After getting hurt, you'll know not to touch it again, but by then, the damage is done. In life, we often realize the right decisions or actions after we've faced the consequences of our wrong choices. For example, someone might ignore their health and eat poorly for years. When they finally develop health problems, they understand the importance of a good diet, but it's now too late to turn back time. To use this wisdom in our lives, we should try to learn from others' experiences and reflect on our actions regularly before facing the outcomes. This way, we can make better choices without having to endure the fallout first.