Talented or exceptional individuals often experience an early decline or premature exhaustion, much like a sweet well that is used up first.
他在年轻时就展现出非凡的才能，却不幸英年早逝，真是甘井先竭啊
He showed extraordinary talent at a young age but unfortunately passed away prematurely, truly an instance of a sweet well drying up first.
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