The Old Racehorse in the Mill
In his youth, there was a proud racehorse who ran like the wind on hippodromes and won first places. As years passed and he aged, losing his old speed and strength, the horse was sold to a miller by his owner. In the mill, blindfolded and constantly drawing circles to turn the heavy millstone, the old horse was in deep grief. The horse sighed to himself "I who once raced with the wind and was cheered by crowds now draw circles in a dark mill."
The old horse painfully accepted that past glory and fame do not lighten the heavy burdens brought by old age. No state in life lasts forever; youth, strength, and success gradually give way to old age and humility. Instead of living with the pride of the past, accepting today's realities is the only way to spiritual peace. Bright days in youth do not eliminate the difficulties of old age.
Past glory turns a mill in old age. Youth and power are temporary. Time ages every bright day. Past achievements do not lighten today's burden.
Pride of the past does not save today. Facing realities is maturity. No one can stand against time.