有志者事竟成。

原文英文

A sparrow, habituated to commenting on everything, mocked a bamboo shoot just emerging from the ground and a bee diligently making honey. It ridiculed them for not living in the moment and failing to enjoy the present. However, after the sparrow had its fill of mockery, it was astonished to find that the bamboo shoot was already pointing towards the sky and the bee had filled a jar with honey. At that moment, the sparrow felt deeply ashamed of its rudeness and superficiality. In my view, the sparrow’s surprise stemmed from its unconscious indulgence in its own laxity and its underestimation of others' efforts. It failed to understand the wisdom of the saying, "How can a sparrow know the ambition of the swan?" Only through perseverance can one achieve the extraordinary. The success of the bamboo shoot and the bee stems not only from their early establishment of clear goals but also from their daily efforts and unwavering persistence. As the old saying goes, "Those who have the will will eventually succeed" and "There are no difficult things in the world, only people who do not care." Combining these two phrases, we see that the bamboo and the bee achieved their success through their firm ambition and dedicated heart. Beyond this, they possess a commendable quality: an unshakable resolve against external criticism. Despite the sparrow's merciless ridicule, they remained steadfast in their ideals and strived for them, ultimately growing into a bamboo shoot reaching the heavens and producing sweet honey.