形容经过种种曲折和纡回。

Countless twists and turns

但：仅，只要；过：错误。只追求没有过错。形容做事保守平庸怕出差错

Only seek to avoid mistakes;

打破饭锅，凿沉渡船。比喻下决心不顾一切地干到底。

To break the cauldrons and sink the boats; to cut off all means of retreat and commit fully to victory.

水不停地滴，石头也能被滴穿。比喻只要有恒心，不断努力，事情就一定能成功。

Dripping water pierces the stone; constant effort, however small, will eventually achieve success.

旦旦：诚实的样子；信誓：诚挚可信的誓言。誓言说得极为诚恳可信

Every morning making solemn vows

壮心：宏大的志向；已：停止。指有抱负的人到了晚年，雄心壮志仍不衰减。

Ambitious heart never ceasing

看不见一车柴禾。比喻不下功夫去做

Does not see the cart or firewood