疫情下的智慧與溫情 Wisdom and Warmth during the Pandemics

人類的生存和發展從來就不是一件容易的事情，而是困難重重，在對自然的征服中，在人類文明的探索中，在對未知恐懼的客服中。同時，還時不時地經歷一場場疫情。人類歷史上有過太多的記錄：14世紀流行于歐洲的黑死病，16世紀的第二次鼠疫大流行以及我們正在經歷的新型冠狀病毒。但是，人類不但沒有消亡，而是擁有著更勝從前的堅強和智慧。那么疫情中，是什么在支撐、鼓舞著人們？

Never has it been easy for human to survive and thrive. Most of the time, difficulties and challenges are lying on the road to conquer the nature, explore the civilization and overcome the fear of the unknown. Meanwhile, we have to go through countless plagues. It is historically recorded that the dark death happened in Europe in the 14^th?century, the second plague pandemic in the 16th century as well as COVID-19 people are fighting with. However, humans have become tougher and wiser instead of death. What is it during the pandemic that supports and encourages people?

? 是智慧

“文藝復興”之前的歐洲經歷了黑死病，也就是一種鼠疫，世界人口大量減少了7500萬，歐洲總人口的30%-60%死于這種病。薄伽丘的《十日談》中人們經歷了恐怖的黑死病，開始倡導科學和理性、追求現世的快樂，這正是文藝復興的核心思想——人文主義精神。人類早已學會在災難中總結經驗、探索世界和加深對自己的了解。

? It is wisdom.

Before the Renaissance, Europe experienced the Black Death, a form of plague that decimated the world’s population by 75 million and killed 30%-60% of Europe’s total population. In Boccaccio’s Decameron, people experienced the terrible Black Death and began to advocate science and rationality and pursue the happiness of the life, which is the core idea of the Renaissance — humanism. Humans have long learned to learn from disasters, to explore the world and to learn more about themselves.

? 是溫情

2019年末至今，在中國大地上有著太多讓人感慨、感動的真情故事。我們并不是在疫情時才團結，才勇敢，才奉獻。這是中華民族的共同記憶使然。疫情中前行、各行各業要發展，僅僅是物資充足是不夠的，需要的人文情懷、大愛無疆和普普通通的溫情。

? It is warmth

Since the end of 2019, there have been many touching stories in China. It is not because the pandemic that we are not united, brave or dedicated, but the common memory of the Chinese nation that drives us to move forward in the face of the epidemic and to develop all sectors of life. It is not enough to have sufficient supplies. What we need most is humanity, boundless love and ordinary warmth.

? 積極樂觀 耐心冷靜

困難面前的依舊樂觀，緊張局勢下的耐心冷靜是一種難得的品質。牛頓就曾經在大瘟疫流行時回到鄉下，一是為了躲避疫情，二是為了專心搞研究。正是在這段時間里，他的思考為日后提出影響世界的理論打下了基礎。雖然，并不是每個人都是牛頓，但是都有自己熱愛的學業和事業。在沉靜和孤獨中努力，必將有所建樹。正如新晉冬奧會冠軍17歲的蘇翊鳴所說的那樣：努力是不會騙人的。所以，同學們，請保持積極樂觀、耐心冷靜，共待春來。

? Be positive?and be patient

It is a rare quality to be optimistic in the face of difficulties, patient and calm in tense situations. Newton had returned to the countryside during the great plague, partly to escape it and partly to concentrate on his research. It was during this time that the foundation was laid for Newton’s theory that affected the world profoundly. Although, not everyone is Newton, everybody has their own passion for study and career. Working in silence and solitude, you are bound to succeed. As Su Yiming, 17, the new Winter Olympic champion, puts it: “Hard work never lies.” So, young people, please stay positive and optimistic, patient and calm, waiting for spring.

撰稿人：李菲菲

編輯：張明林? 崔旭