公共英語PETS二級閱讀復習(15)

　　Such expressions as "Love thyself" and "to thine own self be true" are about self-acceptance and confidence, as well as honesty and morality. We should consider them to be good advice, and treat them as signposts showing the way to happiness within.

　　象“珍愛自己”、“忠于自我”就是自我認同、自信的一種說法，也是對自己誠實與道德的一種表達。我們應該把它們當作金玉良言，并看作是通往內心幸福之路的路標。

　　公共英語PETS二級閱讀復習(16)

　　Recognizing the details that we cannot change about ourselves is also a sign of personal growth. We cannot change our height, so why waste energy complaining about being short? Our energy would be better spent on more constructive projects. Instead of dwelling on personal characteristics we are not satisfied with, we ought to focus more on what we are good at.

　　能認清我們無法改變自己這個事實也是一個人成熟的表現(xiàn)。既然我們不能改變自己的身高，那么又何必浪費力氣抱怨自己長得矮呢?把我們的精力用在更有建設性的計劃上會更好。與其在自己不滿意的個人特征上鉆牛角尖，不如把精力放到我們擅長的事情上。