英文格言警句 第22期:坚持与胜利(2)

 　　Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. 没有激情，任何伟大的事业都不能成功。

　　Ralph Waldo Emerson, American thinker 拉尔夫·沃尔多·爱默生，美国思想家

　　The man who has made up his mind to win will never say "Impossible". 凡是决心取得胜利的人是从来不说“不可能”的。

　　Napoleon Bonaparte, French military and political leader 拿破仑·波拿巴，法国军事和政治领袖

　　Victory belongs to the most persevering¹. 胜利属于坚持到最后的人。

　　Napoleon Bonaparte, French military and political leader 拿破仑·波拿巴，法国军事和政治领袖

　　Optimism² is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. 乐观是通往成功的信念。没有希望和信心将一事无成。

　　Helen Keller, American author 海伦·凯勒，美国作家

　　Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. 性格不可能在安逸和宁静中得以塑造。

　　Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. 只有历经艰难困苦的磨炼才能强化心灵，振奋雄心，从而达到成功。

　　Helen Keller, American author 海伦·凯勒，美国作家

1 persevering   

a.坚忍不拔的

参考例句：

• They will only triumph by persevering in their struggle against natural calamities. 他们只有坚持与自然灾害搏斗，才能取得胜利。
• Success belongs to the persevering. 胜利属于不屈不挠的人。

2 optimism   

n.乐观，乐观主义

参考例句：

• Don't pour cold water on their optimism.别给他们的乐观态度泼冷水。
• Optimism made him alive through the hard days.乐观主义使他在艰难的岁月里活了下来。