I have spent my whole life slaving away, it's time for me to take a break and see some of this great country.
我的一生都在忙碌中度过的,现在是休息的时候了,也是去游历这个伟大国家的时候了。
but I do not turn for protection to dreary cliches about respect of elders -- as if mere age were a reason for respect.
但我不会用应当尊重长者这一套陈词滥调来为我自己辨护,似乎年长就是受人尊敬的理由。