双语美文---幸福

幸福
Happiness
Many people think that when they become rich and successful,happiness will naturally follow.Let me tell you that nothing is further from the truth.The world is full of very rich people who are as miserable as if they were living in hell.We have read stories about movie stars who committed suicide or died from drugs.Quite clearly, money is not the only answer to all problems.
许多人认为当他们富有，取得成功时，幸福自然就会随之而来。我告诉你:事实并非如此。世界上有很多富人，但是他们却很痛苦，犹如生活在地狱中。我们都读过影星自杀或死于吸毒的故事。显而易见，钱不是解决所有问题的答案。通过不正当手段获得的财富并不能带来幸福。抽到奖券也不会带来幸福;赌博也不会带给你幸福。
Wealth obtained through dishonest means does not bring happiness.Lottery winnings do not bring happiness.Gamble winnings do not bring happiness.To my mind, the secret to happiness lies in your successful work, in your contribution towards others’ happiness and in your wealth you have earned through your own honest effort.If you obtain wealth through luck or dishonest means,you will know that it is ill earned money.If you get your money by taking advantage of others or by hurting others,you will not be happy with it.You will think you are a base person.
在我看来，幸福的秘密在于要有成功的工作。通过带给别人幸福和诚实的努力而获得的幸福才是真正的幸福。如果你是通过运气或是不诚实的手段而获得钱财，你会知道那并不是辛苦挣来的钱;如果通过利用别人或是伤害别人而获得钱财，你不会因此高兴。你会认为自己是个卑鄙的人。