Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The little ant tastes joyously the sweetness of honey and sugar. The mighty elephant trembles in pain under the agony of sharp goad.

  • -- John Ruskin 约翰·罗斯金

要谦卑,如同践踏在脚下的青草。小蚂蚁高兴地品尝着蜂蜜和糖的甜味。巨大的象被锋利的刺痛得发抖。

相关名言

Be humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you.

要谦虚,因为世界上最糟糕的事情和你是一样的;要自信,星星和你是一样的。

If one takes pride in one's craft, you won't let a good thing die. Risking it through not pushing hard enough is not a humility.

如果一个人为自己的手艺感到骄傲,你就不会让一件好东西死掉。因为不够努力而冒险并不谦逊。