小小朗讀者:Steven(9歲)
震驚世界的碑文
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.
當我年輕的時候,我的想象力從沒有受到過限制,我夢想改變這個世界。
As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable.
當我成熟以后,我發(fā)現(xiàn)我不能改變這個世界,我將目光縮短了些,決定只改變我的國家。
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
當我進入暮年后,我發(fā)現(xiàn)我不能改變我的國家,我的最后愿望僅僅是改變一下我的家庭。但是,這也不可能。
And now, as I lie on my death bed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.
當我躺在床上,行將就木時,我突然意識到: 如果一開始我僅僅去改變我自己,然后作為一個榜樣,我可能改變我的家庭。
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country, and who knows, I may have even changed the world.
在家人的幫助和鼓勵下,我可能為國家做一些事情。然后誰知道呢?我甚至可能改變這個世界。