"The years have never failed to be a beauty" comes from the fans' description of Dong Qing in the program "Chinese Poetry Conference". The original poem is as follows:

Don’t laugh at me with white hair and flowers. Time never defeats the beauty.

If there are poems and books hidden in the heart, the youth will be captured and become true.

Translation:

A woman’s beauty will be taken away by time. The gorgeous youth will also pass with time. There is poetry and calligraphy in the belly, and the only thing that will not fade throughout life is the fragrant temperament that will never fade.

Extended information:

At the poetry conference, fans thought that Dong Qing had poetry and calligraphy in his belly, so they changed the word order to "If you have poetry and books hidden in your heart, time will never pass." "Beautiful person" is used to praise Dong Qing. Beauty is in the bones, not the skin, this saying is well reflected in Dong Qing.

These few sentences also illustrate the inevitable connection between reading and elegant temperament. They are concise and summarized and are deeply loved by readers. Today, people quote it to illustrate that reading and seeking knowledge can cultivate people's noble character and elegant temperament. It is also used to praise others for their knowledge and magnanimity.