understanding, it takes years

Title: understanding, it takes years

"When time drags, i drat it," the old man lamented. While he was saying this, he looked into the eyes of his young grandson. Obviously, the sentence was targeted at the young lad. But a 9 year-old could not grasp the possibly abstract statement. The boy presented a curious face. Then the old man began saying,"I foresee the many, tedious tests ahead of you."

"Because of the tests, you will begin to sacrifice your innocent youth in order to become an understanding person. Each test brings you a new level of understanding. Understanding creates a mature person. At end of it, you will be like me and sympathise the way we old people feel, behave. But, a pity, this takes years."