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Vice President Johnson,Mr. Speaker,Mr. Chief Justice,President Eisenhower,Vice President Nixon,President Truman,reverend clergy,fellow citizens:
We observe today not a victory of party,but a celebration of freedom -- symbolizing an end,as well as a beginning -- signifying renewal,as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.
The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe -- the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state,but from the hand of God.
We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place,to friend and foe alike,that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans -- born in this century,tempered by war,disciplined by a hard and bitter peace,proud of our ancient heritage,and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed,and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know,whether it wishes us well or ill,that we shall pay any price,bear any burden,meet any hardship,support any friend,oppose any foe,to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge -- and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share,we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do -- for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. To those new states whom we welcome to the ranks of the free,we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom -- and to remember that,in the past,those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.
To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery,we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves,for whatever period is required -- not because the Communists may be doing it,not because we seek their votes,but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor,it cannot save the few who are rich.
To our sister republics south of our border,we offer a special pledge: to convert our good words into good deeds,in a new alliance for progress,to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.
To that world assembly of sovereign states,the United Nations,our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace,we renew our pledge of support -- to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective,to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak,and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run. Finally,to those nations who would make themselves our adversary,we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace,before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.
We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed. But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course -- both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons,both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom,yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.
So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness,and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear,but let us never fear to negotiate.
Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides,for the first time,formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms,and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.
Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars,conquer the deserts,eradicate disease,tap the ocean depths,and encourage the arts and commerce.
Let both sides unite to heed,in all corners of the earth,the command of Isaiah -- to "undo the heavy burdens,and [to] let the oppressed go free." And,if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion,let both sides join in creating a new endeavor -- not a new balance of power,but a new world of law -- where the strong are just,and the weak secure,and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days; nor in the life of this Administration; nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.
In your hands,my fellow citizens,more than mine,will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded,each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe. Now the trumpet summons us again -- not as a call to bear arms,though arms we need -- not as a call to battle,though embattled we are -- but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle,year in and year out,"rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation," a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny,poverty,disease,and war itself. Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance,North and South,East and West,that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort? In the long history of the world,only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy,the faith,the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so,my fellow Americans,ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world,ask not what America will do for you,but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally,whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world,ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward,with history the final judge of our deeds,let us go forth to lead the land we love,asking His blessing and His help,but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.
译文:
约翰逊副总统,Speaker先生,首席大法官艾森豪威尔总统,总统,尼克松总统,杜鲁门总统,牧师牧师,同胞们:
今天我们庆祝的不是政党的胜利,而是自由的庆典——象征着一个结束,也是一个开始——意味着更新,以及改变。因为我已在你们和全能的上帝面前庄严宣誓,我们的祖先175年前。
现在世界是非常不同的。因为人类掌握在他生命中的力量,它可以消除所有形式的人类贫困和所有形式的人类生活。可是我们的祖先为之奋斗的革命信念,在世界各地仍然有问题,这个信念就是:人的权利并非来自国家的慷慨,而是来自上帝之手。
今天,我们不敢忘记我们是第一次革命的继承者。让我们从这个时间和地点,朋友和敌人,这火炬已经传给新一代美国人-出生在本世纪,经历过战争的锻炼,在艰苦的和平,有我们古老的遗产感到自豪,他们不愿目睹或允许缓慢打倒那些人权是这个国家一直致力于,也是我们致力于在国内和世界各地的今天。
让每一个国家都知道,无论它希望我们好或坏,我们将付出任何代价,承担任何负担,应付任何困难,支持任何朋友,反对任何敌人,以确保自由的生存和成功。这是我们的承诺-和更多。
对于那些我们共同分享的文化和精神起源的老盟友,我们保证忠实的朋友的忠诚。在一个合作企业中,我们几乎不能做什么。分有一点我们可以做的--因为我们不敢应付强大的挑战在争吵不休、四分五裂时。对于那些我们欢迎的自由的行列的新国家,我们保证我们的话,一种形式的殖民统治不会消失,仅仅是由一个更为残酷的暴政所取代。我们并不总是指望他们支持我们的观点。但我们始终希望找到他们强烈地支持他们自己的.自由,并记住,在过去,那些愚蠢地寻求权力的人骑在老虎的后面结束了。
对于那些在半个地球上挣扎着打破大众苦难的村庄的小屋和村庄的人们,我们保证我们尽最大努力帮助他们帮助他们自己,无论什么时期是必需的-不是因为共产党人可以这样做,不是因为我们寻求他们的选票,而是因为它是正确的。如果一个自由的社会不能帮助那些贫穷的人,它就不能拯救少数富有的人。
在我们的边境南部的姐妹共和国,我们提供了一个特殊的承诺:把我们的好的话变成善行,在一个新的联盟的进步,帮助自由的人和自由的政府摆脱贫困的枷锁。但这种希望的和平革命不能成为敌对势力的猎物。让我们所有的邻居都知道,我们将与他们一起反对在美洲任何地方的侵略或颠覆。让每一个其他的力量知道,这个半球打算保持自己的房子的主人。
对于世界上所有的主权国家,联合国,我们最后的希望,在这样一个时代,战争的手段已经远远超过了和平的工具,我们重申予以支持,防止它仅仅成为谩骂的场所,加强它对新的和弱小国家的保护,并扩大在其主导作用的领域。最后,对于那些与我们为敌,我们提供的不是保证,而是要求:双方重新开始寻求和平,在科学释放出的毁灭性力量有意无意地毁灭全人类。
我们不敢用弱点来诱惑他们。只有当我们的手臂足够超越怀疑时,我们才能毫无疑问地确信他们永远不会被雇用。但也不能两个强有力的国家集团,从我们目前的课程舒适--双方都背负着现代武器的负担,都理所当然使致命的原子武器的不断扩散,但双方都力图改变那不稳定的恐怖平衡保持人类的最后一战。
因此让我们重新开始,双方都应记住,谦恭不是软弱,真诚有待验证。让我们不要出于恐惧而谈判,但让我们不要害怕谈判。
让双方都来探讨使我们团结起来的问题,而不是那些使我们分裂的问题。让双方第一次为检查和控制武器制定严肃和精确的建议,并在所有国家的绝对控制下,带来毁灭其他国家的绝对力量。
让双方寻求召唤的奇迹
Hello, everybody! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. All right, everybody go ahead and have a seat. How is everybody doing today
(Applause.) How about Tim Spicer(Applause.) I am here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we've got students tuning in from all across America, from kindergarten through 12th grade. And I am just so glad that all could join us today. And I want to thank Wakefield for being such an outstanding host. Give yourselves a big round of applause. (Applause.)
I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it's your first day in a new school, so it's understandable if you're a little nervous. I imagine there are some seniors out there who are feeling pretty good right now -- (applause) -- with just one more year to go. And no matter what grade you're in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer and you could've stayed in bed just a little bit longer this morning.
I know that feeling. When I was young, my family lived overseas. I lived in Indonesia for a few years. And my mother, she didn't have the money to send me where all the American kids went to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with an American education. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself, Monday through Friday. But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 in the morning.
Now, as you might imagine, I wasn't too happy about getting up that early. And a lot of times, I'd fall asleep right there at the kitchen table. But whenever I'd complain, my mother would just give me one of those looks and she'd say, "This is no picnic for me either, buster." (Laughter.)
So I know that some of you are still adjusting to being back at school. But I'm here today because I have something important to discuss with you. I'm here because I want to talk with you about your education and what's expected of all of you in this new school year.
Now, I've given a lot of speeches about education. And I've talked about responsibility a lot. I've talked about teachers' responsibility for inspiring students and pushing you to learn. I've talked about your parents' responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and you get
your homework done, and don't spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with the Xbox. I've talked a lot about your government's responsibility for setting high standards, and supporting teachers and principals, and turning around schools that aren't working, where students aren't getting the opportunities that they deserve.
But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools in the world -- and none of it will make a difference, none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities, unless you show up to those schools, unless you pay attention to those teachers, unless you listen to your parents and grandparents and other adults and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. That's what I want to focus on today: the responsibility each of you has for your education.
I want to start with the responsibility you have to yourself. Every single one of you has something that you're good at. Every single one of you has something to offer. And you have a responsibility to yourself to discover what that is. That's the opportunity an education can provide.
These people succeeded because they understood that you can't let your failures define you -- you have to let your failures teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn't mean you're a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right. If you get a bad grade, that doesn't mean you're stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying.
前些日子脚一直疼着,感觉非常的不舒服,还好后来老天眷顾,现在好多了!于是今天就来说说关于脚的一个习语――"Put one's best foot forward"。
1. Put one's best foot forward
尽可能展示自己的长处,给人好印象。(make the best impression possible)
请看例句:
When he went to the job interview, he put his best foot forward but he still didn't get the job.
他去应聘时,尽可能展示他自己的长处,但他还是没有获得这份工作。
Better get a haircut before you go to that job interview tomorrow. You want to put your best foot forward because there are twenty other people after the same job.
你明天去那个公司面谈前最好去理一下发。你得给他们一个好印象才行,因为有二十多个人都在争夺这个工作。
2. burn one's boats/bridges
破釜沉舟
Means: do sth that makes it impossible to go back to a previous situation.
请看例句:
To move forward, burn your bridges behind you so you can't go backward.
要前进,你必须破釜沉舟,不留后路。
Think carefully before you resign if you do that you will have burnt your boats.
你对辞职一事须三思,辞了职就断了自己的後路。