Dear World:
My son starts school today.
It's going to be strange and new to him for a while, and I wish you would sort of treat him gently.
You see, up to now, he's been king of the roost.
He's been boss of the backyard.
I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to soothe his feelings.
But now--things are going to be different.
This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow.
To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love and courage.
So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know.
Teach him - but gently, if you can.
Teach him that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that for every crooked politician there is a dedicated leader; that for every enemy there is a friend.
Teach him the wonders of books.
Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.
Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.
Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone tells him they are wrong.
Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highest bidder, but never to put a price on his heart and soul.
Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob...and to stand and fight if he thinks he's right.
Teach him gently, World, but don't coddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel.
This is a big order, World, but see what you can do.
He's such a nice little fellow.
相关单词：soothe
soothe解释：v.安慰；使平静；使减轻；缓和；奉承
soothe例句：
I've managed to soothe him down a bit.我想方设法使他平静了一点。
This medicine should soothe your sore throat.这种药会减轻你的喉痛。
相关单词：crooked
crooked解释：adj.弯曲的；不诚实的，狡猾的，不正当的
crooked例句：
He crooked a finger to tell us to go over to him.他弯了弯手指，示意我们到他那儿去。
You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads.在这些弯弯曲曲的乡间小路上你得慢慢开车。
相关单词：dedicated
dedicated解释：adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的
dedicated例句：
He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。
相关单词：brawn
brawn解释：n.体力
brawn例句：
In this job you need both brains and brawn.做这份工作既劳神又费力。
They relied on brains rather than brawn.他们靠的是脑力，而不是体力。
相关单词：bidder
bidder解释：n.(拍卖时的)出价人，报价人，投标人
bidder例句：
TV franchises will be auctioned to the highest bidder.电视特许经营权将拍卖给出价最高的投标人。
The bidder withdrew his bid after submission of his bid.投标者在投标之后撤销了投标书。
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