[这个贴子最后由cxl在 2004/07/24 09:32am 第 3 次编辑]
当年……八独中赛的不幸失利……Three of my friends and I participated in a debate contest three years ago. That was the final round of the debate contest. We had exerted ourselves in the preparation. Indeed, we gathered everyday to thrash out the motion. However, we lost. It was totally unbelievable and unimaginable to us. Why did we lose? Frankly speaking, we were so much better. Faced with this ruthless fact, my tears nearly rolled down. But as a man I refrained. As a man, I shook my opponents’ hands supportively and friendly. And as a man I sat down calmly, though my mind had wandered to hell. I was so down for the next few weeks. I looked at the math equation, but the scene of the match kept recurring in my mind. I even forgot to take off my clothes when I was under the shower. My parents consoled me and explained that a loss doesn’t mean failure forever. My teachers comforted me that Edison had failed 8000 times before he could invent a product. My friends said only 3 words to me ‘Take it easy’. Nevertheless, I had been enveloped in gloomy atmosphere and I thought to myself, of course it was easy for them to say so, because they were not the one in despair. However, only after a few days, I found that I was so wrong. I realized that I am so blissful because I have such an understanding parents, comprehensive teachers and bevy of supporting friends. I came to my senses. If one fails to benefit from the end, why doesn’t he appreciate and treasure the process of preparation? I can never forget the time of endeavor, that sweet memory will remain a deep impression in my path forever. And I learned a lot during that time too. Yes, I lost the game but I didn’t lose the friendship, the knowledge, the courage and the honor. The desire to win is always there but the loss brings more meaningful triumphs. Yes, I lost the award and the champion trophy, but I won the great applause from the sensible audience. Remember, prize is not everything. As long as you try and only if you strive, the people will never stint their big clap for your prominence. Finally, I regained my rational thinking. I deemed that it was time to have a retrospect. Try to find out the reason why we lost. Post mortem is necessary for us to improve, to know which method was impracticable, to learn from mistakes, or to take further actions against injustice. From that, I learned that I didn’t lose at all. At least I had won something. Determination, courage, honesty and patience are the key qualities to achieve triumph. Failure is not a permanent disaster. No one likes the feeling of being a loser, but you can never avoid it. Thus you have to face it. Others can give you their hands and warmth but it is all in vain if you don’t possess the will to stand up yourself. My friends, I lost a competition which was extremely important to me. And you might have experienced it in the past or perhaps experience it in the future. I won’t be there to console you but do remember, you may have lost in fact; on the other hand, you always win in the real sense. 无论如何，是非成败转头空，青山依旧在，几度夕阳红……江东子弟多才俊，必将卷土又重来；数辩坛风流人物，还得看今朝！！！ 兴亮
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