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1 精神追求It pays to place value on intellectHere presents a simple and stark cartoon. A guy walked on with only the load of “material life” while he left the “cultural life” behind. The burden on his shoulder is not balanced so that his posture is not steady. Spiritual life has to be in correlation with material life. Although basic material needs are of importance, the life of mind is to be enriched after the resolution of clothes and food. As a wag once put it, evil desires come out of wealth. In other words, if one is empty in “heart” while not worrying about survival, chances are that he will be in want of pursuit. There is no doubt that such life is meaningless. Indeed, when the whole nation is infected by these diseases, we may become a second-rate country. We will have a less civil society. I regard it necessary to place a high value on intellect. An individual’s growth needs not only material resources but also nutrients from knowledge and cultures. Put it another way, with colorful cultures and intellectual pursuits, a person’s soul will be purified and emotional health will be enhanced.2不能盲从，走自己的路 Be Your Own Master/ Choose Your Own Way A guy was following a trail of steps one by one, so he walked slowly. However, another boy went his own way. Road underlies one’s own feet. In other words, everybody is expected to choose his own course of life and not to follow others blindly. Apparently, if folks have no definite views and goals, chances are that they will get misled in the end and achieve nothing. However, it must be admitted that each person has his varied conditions and particular strengths. Therefore, to take proper roles that fit one’s ability and suit one’s specific advantages may be a promising start. Meanwhile, we are not allowed to expect others to accomplish our objectives. That is, with our own efforts, we are likely to access to amazing success Various convincing examples are available. Consider Phelps, the swimming c