一鼓気を作し、再びして衰え、三にして竭く

Last quest unlocks at TL36.

"Carpe Diem" (Seize the day), "Festina Lente" (Make haste slowly), and "Tempus Fugit" (Time flies) are all Latin phrases that have become well-known in popular culture. These phrases have been widely used in various forms of art, literature, music, and other cultural contexts. They have become popular mottos and philosophical principles, reminding people of the value of embracing the present, acting purposefully, and being aware of the passage of time. The Chinese version (鼓作气，再而衰，三而竭) is a quote from Zuo Zhuan, spoken by General Cao Gui after achieving victory in the Battle of Changshao (684 BC): 夫战，勇气也。一鼓作气，再而衰，三而竭。彼竭我盈，故克之。 (lit. The key of battle lies in fighting spirit. At the first drum beat, spirit was raised. On the second time, it declined. On the third time, it was exhausted. Their spirit was exhausted while ours still brimmed, therefore we defeated them.) The Latin phrases: Carpe Diem, Festina Lente, Tempus Fugit captured the meaning quite well, even though the reference was lost. - Credit: Necrosyrtes