The meaning of this sentence is that 3 years is like a flick of a finger, passing by in a hurry. What should not be worn away and polluted is to keep your original heart.

from: China classical literature expert Ye Jiaying's speech at the awarding ceremony of the 21st Ye's Tuoan Scholarship and 13th Cai Zhangge Scholarship of Nankai University.

Mr. Ye Jiaying gave a lecture on "A flame in my heart-my expectation for post-scholars" in the shop. She told her classmates, "Time flies, but it's my initial intention not to polish it." Whenever you do, don't forget your initial intention, remember the beautiful things in this world and strengthen your mission, beliefs and ideals. "

Extended information:

Ye Jiaying,No. Jialing. Director, Institute of Chinese Classical Culture, Nankai University, doctoral supervisor, Canadian China classical literature expert, academician of Royal Canadian Society, former professor of Taiwan Province University, visiting professor of Harvard University, University of Michigan and Columbia University, and tenured professor of University of British Columbia, Canada. In June 212, he was appointed as a librarian in central research institute of culture and history.

On March 21st, 216, the Organizing Committee of the Chinese Festival announced that Ye Jiaying had won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the 215-216 "Influence the World Chinese Award". On June 3rd, 218, Ye Jiaying donated all his property to Nankai University Education Foundation, which was used to set up "Jialing Fund" to continue to support the study of Chinese excellent traditional culture.