"私たちの人生の砂時計から多くの砂が逃げれば逃げるほど、それを通してより鮮明に見えるはずです。"
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
As we get older and experience more in life, we start to understand things better. Think of an hourglass, where sand flows from one part to another over time. The sand symbolizes our life moments. When we are young, there is a lot of sand left to fall, so we don't see things very clearly due to our lack of experiences. But as the sand falls (time passes), we have more experiences and we learn from them. For example, when you were a child learning to ride a bike, it was confusing and hard at first. However, after falling a few times and practicing a lot, you eventually got better at it. Similarly, in life, as we go through more situations, we gain more wisdom and become better at handling things. This helps us understand people and situations more clearly and make better decisions. In practical terms, it means that as you grow older, you can learn from your mistakes and life lessons to navigate the future more effectively. So, rather than regretting the past, you use it to improve your present and future.