A middle-class man decides to go off and join a monastery¹, which requires an oath² of silence. No speech is allowed except for two words every 5 years, to sum up one’s experiences to the head monk³.

一个中产阶级男子决心远离红尘，去当修道士。每个出家的人都必须要立个沉默誓言，那就是每五年只允许说两个字，作为对这一段时间所经历事情的总结。

After the first 5 years，the monk asked him what two words described his experiences and all he said was "HARD BEDS.”

第一个五年过去了，当修道士让他用两个字总结这五年的经历时，那人说道“破床”。

When the next 5-year period came the monk asked how things were and he replied: "BAD FOOD.”

又过了五年，当修道士再次问道他的时候，他回答“猪食”。

After 5 more years，he walked up to the monk and said，"I QUIT!”

第三个五年过后他对修道士说“放弃”。

The monk nodded and muttered，“Yes , this doesn't surprise me. You've been doing nothing but complaining for the past 15 years!”

道十点了点头喃喃地说道:“果不出我所料，这十五年来除了抱怨以外你什么也没有做。”