"Do you have an ideal? How do you want to realize your dream? The process of persisting in hard work may be hard and full of pain, but as long as you don't give up hope, you will eventually reap sweet fruits. " Andersen said, "As long as you are a swan egg, it doesn't matter if you are hatched in a duck pen."
Once upon a time there was a poor boy whose father was a shoemaker. After his father died, his mother had to take him to another marriage to make a living. One day, he had a chance to meet the prince. He sang a poem in front of the prince with hope. Recite the script. After the performance, the prince asked him what reward he wanted. The poor boy boldly made a request: "I want to write a poetic drama and perform it at the Royal Theatre." The prince looked at the stupid boy with a big nose like a clown from head to toe, and then said to him, "Just because you can recite a script doesn't mean you can write it. That's two different things. I advise you to learn a useful craft. "
However, when he came home, he broke his piggy bank, bid farewell to his mother and stepfather who never cared about him, and left home to pursue his ideals. At this time, he was only 14 years old, but he believed that as long as he worked hard, the name Andersen would be passed down through the ages.
When he arrived in Copenhagen, he rang the doorbell from door to door, ringing the doorbell of almost all the dignitaries, but no one appreciated him. He was ragged and poor in the street, but he remained enthusiastic.
Finally, at 1835, his fairy tales attracted children's attention and turned over a new page belonging to Andersen. His fairy tales have been translated into many languages, and no book can match them except the Bible. It has been 16 years since he left home.
Second, "Where there is spirit, there is a miracle."
"People who adhere to the correct beliefs may have nothing on the surface as a result of continuous efforts, but he has gained spiritual prosperity and enrichment. No amount of money can buy this. With spirit, people can build their homes on the ruins; With the spirit, people can create all the miracles on earth. "
Sisyphus was punished by God for stealing skyfire to the world. (www.lz 13.cn) God ordered him to pile stones at the foot of Leishan Mountain, but as soon as he piled them up, the stones automatically rolled down the mountain.
Day after day, year after year, Sisyphus repeated this futile labor. But he always thought that it was just to let people eat cooked food with luster and light. So, every morning when the sun rises, he throws himself into this solemn work with confidence.
What did Sisyphus finally get? He is loved and praised by people all over the world, including the creative philosopher of this myth.
Third, "pursuing hope"
"There is no despair in the world, only desperate people. How admirable and exciting are those who can still chase the flowers of hope in despair! "
After World War II, the land in Germany was full of ruins. American sociologist Popenoe went on a field trip with several followers. They saw many German residents living in the basement. Later, Pope Nuo asked his entourage a question: "Do you think such a nation can be revived?" "Hard to say," the waiter replied casually.
"They can!" Pope resolutely corrected it. "Why?" The entourage asked incredulously. Pope looked at them and asked, "When you arrived at each house, what did you see on their desks?" The entourage said in unison: "A bottle of flowers!"
"That's right. Any nation in such a difficult situation has never forgotten to love beauty, so it will be able to rebuild its home on the ruins. "