A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with bricks that others throw at him or her. — David Brinkley一个成功的人就是能用砸过来的砖头为自己打下坚实基础的人。
一条重要语法：定语从句（本句包含两个定语从句，分别由who和that引导）。
◆ firm adj. 稳固的；坚决的☆ Her decision is firm and will not be cha nged. 她的决定很坚决，不会改变。
◆ foundation n. 基础☆ A good foundation of knowledge is necessary for success.打下良好的知识基础对成功是非常必要的。
_____________________________________________________________________ _________________A true friend is somebody who can make us do what we can.— Ralph Waldo Emerson 真正的朋友能让我们做自己能做的事情。
三条重要语法：（1）who引导定语从句（2）不定式作宾语补足语（3）what引导宾语从句。
一个重要句型：make sb. do sth. 使某人做某事☆ It’s not easy to make yourself do what you don’t like to do.让自己做不喜欢做的事并不容易。
_____________________________________________________________________ _________________A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. — Francis Bacon智者创造机会胜过发现机会。
—弗兰西斯•培根一条重要语法：than引导的比较状语从句。
◆ opportunity n. 有利的机会☆ If you prepare yourself, you will be able to grasp opportuni ty for broader experience when it appears.如果你有所准备，一旦机会出现，你就会抓住获得更丰富经历的机会。
_____________________________________________________________________ _________________Abilities wither under faultfinding, blossom with encouragement.能力在批评之下被削弱，在鼓励之下变得强大。
—Donald A. Laird一条重要语法：省略句（blossom with encouragement的完整形式应为：abilities blossom with encouragement）◆ wither v.干枯；夭折；被断送☆ They made plans to expand the business that withered when the economy worsened.他们指定了扩展业务的计划，但当经济每况愈下时，计划遭到了夭折。
◆ blossom 开花；发展；成长☆ She blossomed into top student in school. 她成了学校里的尖子生◆ encouragement n.鼓励；鼓舞☆ Thanks for your advice and encouragement. 谢谢您的建议和鼓励。
A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. 失败时只字片语的鼓励，比成功后长篇大论的赞美更有价值。
◆ encouragement n. 鼓励☆ I couldn’t have done it without your encouragement. 没有你的鼓励，我不可能完成那项工作。
◆ praise 表扬☆ Praise twice as much as you criticize. 多表扬，少批评。
The first wealth is health. — Ralph Waldo Emerson健康是人生第一财富。
拉尔夫•沃尔多•爱默生一篇关于“健康与财富”的文章Health Is Our Greatest Wealth In LifeWe must consider health to be our greatest wealth in life. This is because only when we are healthy, we can live our life to the fullest. There are many people who neglect health and work towards making more money, but this is not going to benefit them in the long run. If there is any health issue, first one will have to find out the cause and the best way to come out of it.Without looking for the best options, one must never take health issues into their own hands. Health insurance plays a major role in providing the main backup for an individual. With insurance anyone can avail the best options and best deals when there are health issues. If you are not sure about how to go ahead with health procedures, you can always approach health counselors.They will be trained to give you the best advice you need for health care. If it concerns your family, then it is best for you to seek professional health, no matter which area of health it is. From insurance to finding the best treatment center, you will get all the best advice. One must never compromise on heath too.Whenever there is a slight iota of doubt that something is wrong, it is best that you immediately seek help. If not it could turn out to be a major problem, and then it may be difficult to rectify. Not only that, as the time goes by the medical expenses may also go up. While choosing the health care center, you must make sure it is hygienic as well as have a good reputation.This will be a guarantee that your health is in good hands. If there is a mix up when you need treatment like quit smoking, which is also a lengthy process and a waste of time. It is always advisable to seek advice and find the best possible options. No area of the health can be left uncared for, but even physical appearance will matter at a stage.If the health is taken care of, there is always the chance for you to grow in all other areas in life. It will allow you to excel in all that you do. Maintaining good health will also mean that you will have to eat a good diet. This will keep you fit, and the right balanced meal has to be taken.I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in lifeis to work hard at it. Whether you’re a musician, a writer, an athlete or a busine ssman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you’ll win –if you don’t, you won’t. — Bruce Jenner我认识到想在一生中有所成就的唯一方法是努力去做。
不管你是音乐家、作家、运动员还是商人，都绕不开努力。
如果努力，你就会赢；如果不努力，你就不会赢。