“我相信人类不会仅仅存在,他还将胜利。
[00:06.45]He is immortal, not because he among creatures has an inexhaustible voice,
人类是不朽的,这不是因为万物当中仅仅他拥有发言权,
[00:11.22]but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.
而是因为他有一个灵魂,一种有同情心、甘于牺牲和能够忍耐的精神。
[00:19.16]The poet’s, the writer’s, duty is to write about these things.
诗人、作家的责任就是书写这种精神。
[00:23.08]It is his privilege to help man endure by lifting his heart,
他们有权力升华人类的心灵,
[00:28.01]by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion,
使人类回忆起过去曾经使他无比光荣的东西——
[00:35.37]and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past.”
勇气、荣誉、希望、自尊、同情、怜悯和牺牲。”
[00:42.09]Graduates, you have an extraordinary role to play in our future.
各位毕业生,你们在我们的未来中扮演举足轻重的角色。
[00:46.18]As you pursue your private passions,
当你们追求自己所热爱的事业时,
[00:49.14]I hope you will also develop a passion and a voice to help the world in ways both large and small.
我希望你们也会发扬奉献精神,积极发声,在大大小小各个方面帮助改进这个世界。
[00:56.56]Nothing will give you greater satisfaction.
这会给你们带来最大的满足感。
[01:01.12]Please accept my warmest congratulations.
最后,请接受我最热烈的祝贺。
[01:04.19]May you prosper, may you help preserve and save our planet,
希望你们前程似锦,也希望你们保护和拯救我们这个星球,
[01:08.47]for your children, and all future children of the world.
为了你们的孩子,以及未来所有的孩子。