Not yet entering society, still studying in school, still worrying about whether to take the postgraduate entrance examination or work, still not financially independent from parents, looking back, but can no longer find the youth of the past, I wonder if the youth is still there? Can I still find my original self? Learning is something within my capabilities, if I can't even do what is within my capabilities, how can I talk about the boundless sea and sky? If I can't be financially independent, how can I be independent spiritually? Those who were raised by their parents, bought houses and cars with their parents' help, and even relied on their parents to go on blind dates because they couldn't find a partner, what do they have to repay their parents? The grace of a drop of water should be repaid with a gushing spring, but I have nothing to repay for the nurturing grace. Being ordinary is not what I desire, but I was born into a humble family. I often remind myself that I am just an ordinary person, and I often tell myself that most people are ordinary too. Who says ordinary people cannot succeed? Even a Confucian scholar can be filthy, what if a pheasant's egg turns into a dragon?
To buy osmanthus flowers and share wine together, it is not comparable to the joy of youth.
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This passage reflects on the struggles of a young person who is still in school and worries about their future in terms of further education or finding a job. They feel a sense of loss and wonder if they can find their former self. The passage also questions the independence of individuals in both material and spiritual aspects, criticizing those who rely heavily on their parents for support and cannot repay them. The author expresses their desire for a different life but feels limited by their humble background. However, they also believe that being an ordinary person does not prevent success. The passage ends with a quote suggesting that even a mediocre scholar may have hidden potential.