The sun is just rising in the morning of another day. What can I wish that this day may bring me? Nothing that shall make the world or others poorer, nothing at the expense of other men; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength.
I wish that this day could bring me a few friends, who understand me, and yet remain my friends; I also wish that this day could bring me a work to do which has real value.
I wish that this day could bring me a mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed, and I wish that this day could bring me an understanding heart.
I wish that this day could bring me a sight of the eternal hills, and the blue sea stretching to the horizon, and of something beautiful which the hands of men have made.
I wish that this day could bring me a sense of humor, and the power to laugh, a little leisure with nothing to do.
And I crave for a few moments of quiet, silent meditation in the morning of this day.
1.at the expense of 以 ... 作为代价 She completed the work at the expense of her health. 她完成了工作,但损害了健康。
2.bring sb. sth. 带给某人某物 She brings some cakes to us. 她给我们带来些蛋糕。
3.even though 即使, 尽管 Even though he tried, he still lagged behind other runners. 尽管他努力了,仍落在其他赛跑者之后。
4.stretch to 延伸;伸展 Vast meadows stretch to the east. 辽阔的草场向东伸展。