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六.Let me express my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-nameless,unreasoning,unjustified terror,which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life,a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves,which is essential to victory and I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days. In such a spirit on my part and on yours,we face our common difficulties. They concern,thank God,only material things.——By Franklin D. Roosevelt
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让我来表明我坚定的信念:我们不得不害怕的其实就是害怕本身——一种莫名奇妙的、丧失理智的、毫无根据的恐惧。它把人们转退为进所需要的种种努力化为泡影。但凡在我国生活阴云密布的时刻,坦率而有活力的领导都得到过人民的理解和支持,从而为胜利准备了不可缺少的必要条件。我相信,在目前危机的时刻,大家会再次给与同样的支持。我和你们都要以这种精神来共同面对困难。感谢上帝,这些困难只是物质方面的。
——[美]弗兰克林·罗斯福
unreasoning:adj.丧失理智的
unjustified:adj.毫无根据的
frankness:n.率直,坦白 |