经典英文励志小故事 篇一:The Power of Persistence
Once upon a time, in a small village lived a young boy named Michael. Michael had big dreams and aspirations. One day, he told his parents that he wanted to become a great painter. His parents, being practical people, were concerned about his future and tried to convince him to pursue a more stable career. But Michael was determined to follow his passion.
Michael began taking painting classes and spent hours practicing every day. He faced numerous rejections and criticisms along the way, but he never gave up. He believed in his talent and knew that with persistence, he could achieve great things.
Years went by, and Michael's talent started to gain recognition. He participated in local art exhibitions and won several awards. People started to appreciate his unique style and the emotions he portrayed through his paintings.
One day, a renowned art gallery invited Michael to showcase his work. This was a dream come true for him. He worked tirelessly to prepare for the exhibition, pouring his heart and soul into each and every painting. The day of the exhibition arrived, and Michael's paintings were displayed for all to see.
The response was overwhelming. Art enthusiasts from all over the world flocked to the gallery to witness Michael's work. Critics praised his talent and the depth of his paintings. Michael's dream had become a reality, all because of his persistence and unwavering belief in himself.
His story spread far and wide, inspiring countless others to pursue their own dreams against all odds. Michael's journey taught us an important lesson – that persistence is key to achieving success. No matter how many obstacles we face, if we keep pushing forward and never give up, we can overcome any challenge and reach our goals.
经典英文励志小故事 篇二:The Courage to Dream
In a small town lived a young girl named Emily. Emily had always been fascinated by the stars in the night sky. She spent hours gazing at them, imagining what lies beyond. Her parents, however, believed that dreams were nothing more than fantasies and discouraged Emily from pursuing her passion for astronomy.
But Emily couldn't ignore the calling of the stars. She yearned to explore the universe and understand its mysteries. So, she decided to follow her heart, despite the doubts and criticisms she faced.
Emily enrolled in a prestigious astrophysics program and immersed herself in the world of science. She studied tirelessly, devoting countless hours to her research and experiments. But as she delved deeper into her studies, she realized that the path to her dream was not an easy one.
There were times when Emily felt overwhelmed and doubted her abilities. The vastness of the universe seemed to mock her, making her question whether she was capable of making any significant contribution. But deep down, Emily knew that she had to keep going. She had to believe in herself and her dreams.
Years passed, and Emily's hard work and dedication started to pay off. She made groundbreaking discoveries and contributed to the field of astrophysics in ways no one thought possible. Her name became synonymous with courage and determination.
Emily's story inspired countless young minds to pursue their passions, regardless of how impossible they may seem. She taught us that the courage to dream is what sets us apart, and that with perseverance, we can achieve greatness.
So, let us remember Emily's journey and never be afraid to dream big. No matter what obstacles we may face, let us have the courage to pursue our passions and make a difference in the world.
经典英文励志小故事 篇三
经典英文励志小故事
够洒脱,但这就是人生。不够豁达,但这就是人生。不够励志也不够美好,但这就是人生啊。下面是小编帮大家整理的经典英文励志小故事,希望大家喜欢。
A Straight Wall Is Hard to Build
人格的力量
by Lou R. Crandall
卢.R.克兰德尔
As I try to outline my thoughts, the subject becomes more and more difficult. I have many basic beliefs but as I try to pick and choose it seems to me that they all can be summarized in the word "character." Obviously, what you believe is a fundamental thing. There can be no fanfare, no embellishments. It must be honest.
我在努力清理思路时,主题变得越来越难讲述。我有很多的信仰,但试图挑选时,似乎都可用“人格”一词概括。显然,一个人的信仰是根本,不需
要炫耀,不用饰,本来是什么就是什么。An architect once told me that the most difficult structure to design was a simple monumental shaft. The proportions must perfect to be pleasing. The hardest thing to build is a plain straight wall. The dimensions must be absolute.
一位建筑师告诉我,最难设计的建筑是一尊简单的纪念柱,比例必须完美无缺,赏心悦目;最难砌的是一堵简朴笔直的墙,尺寸必须一丝不差。
In either case there is no ornamentation to hide irregularities, no moldings to cover hidden defects and no supports to strengthen concealed weaknesses.
在这两种情况下,都无法用修饰掩盖不平整,以造型遮盖暗藏的缺陷,以支撑物来加固不牢的根基。
I am using this example to illustrate human character, which to me is the most important single power in the world today. The young people of toady are in reality foundations of structures yet to be built.
我以此例来说明人格,在我看来它是当今世界上最重要的唯一的力量。今天的年轻人实际上是世界待建结构的根基。
It is obvious that the design of these human structures is the combined efforts of many human architects. Boys and girls are influenced first by their parents, then by their friends and finally by business associates. During this period of construction, the human character is revised and changed until at maturity a fairly well-fixed form of character is found.
很显然,设计这些人格结构需要众多人类建筑师的共同努力。孩子们的成长,先后要受到父母、朋友和事业伙伴的影响。在这一成长过程中,人格一直在改变,直到在成熟期定型。
There are few human straight walls and fewer human monumental shafts. Such men and women are personalities of great beauty and are so rare that history records their being and holds them up as examples for the future.
人类中堪称墙一般笔直挺立的.人少有,像纪念柱一样矗立的人更少,这样的人是美的化身,世所罕见,历史记录他们的存在,奉之为后世的楷模。
The Biblical characters are for me the closest examples of human perfection. They were unselfish, steadfast in their faith and unstinting in their help to others.
《圣经》中的人物在我心中是最接近完人的范例,他们无私,信仰坚定,帮助他人,不遗余力。
Today in this world of turmoil and trouble we could use more of such people, but they do not just happen along. I believe that they are the result of concentrated effort on the part of parents and associates, and the more we build with character the better the world will become.
在今天这个混乱不安的世界,我们可以多用这样的人,但他们并非从天而降。我相信他们是父母、同伴倾力锻造的结果。我们越重视人格的建构,世界会越美好。
This may sound like a dreamer's hope and a theoretical goal which can never be reached. I do not think so.
这听起来像痴人说梦,是永远无法实现的理论目标,我却不这么想。
The world as a whole has progressed tremendously material-wise, and we are a fortunate nation in that we are leading the procession. It is, I believe, natural that nations not so fortunate should look upon us with envy. We would do the same if the positions were reserved, so we should not judge too harshly the efforts of others to equal our standard of living. In either case, the fortunate or the unfortunate character in the inpidual and collectively in a nation stands out.
全世界在物质生产上已取得巨大进步,美利坚荣幸地成为引导这一进程的国家。我相信,没有这样好运气的国家可能会嫉妒我们,如果换个位置,我们也会如此,因此对于别人奋力向我们的生活标准看齐,我们不应该草率地评判。无论是哪种情况,个人或民族的幸运或不幸的品格都会凸显出来。
I agree that it is easier to build character under ideal conditions but cannot forget that character is also required to give as well as receive.
我赞同在理想条件下更容易塑造人格的说法,但我认为不能忘记人格的塑造不仅需要外界条件的熏陶,也需要自身的努力。
It should be to the benefit of humanity if all inpiduals - and this includes myself - did a renovation or remodeling job on our own character. It may merely be a case of removing rough edges or tossing away molding to expose irregularities, in some cases to remove a prop and stand on one's own feet.
如果所有人——也包括我自己——都更新或重铸自己的人格,这应该是有益于人类的。这也许仅仅是抹去粗糙的边缘或丢弃固有的模式,从而显露出不平整,有时则需要拿走支撑物,完全靠自己站立。
In any event if some of us set example, others will follow and the result should be good. This I believe.
不论何种情况,只要我们有人树立榜样,其他人就会效仿,结果就应该是好的。对此我深信不疑。