live a simple life to show one’s true goal in life; show high ideals ? 后來那位大詩人告老還鄉(xiāng)，～。Then that great poet retired on account of old age and returned to his native place.He lived a simple life so as to show his true aspiration and interest.
淡泊明志
lead a simple life without worldly desires;show high ideals by simple living;simple living demonstrates lofty aspirations
淡泊明志dàn bó mínɡ zhì
淡泊：不追求名利。生活簡樸方能顯示出自己的志向。live a simple life,showing one’s goal in life, show high ideals by simple living