On Joy and Sorrow 欢乐与忧伤 - 纪伯伦 - Lily4ever

On Joy and Sorrow by Kahill Gilbran 欢乐与忧伤---纪伯伦 Then a woman said, “Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow.” And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from Which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. 一位妇人说：请给我们谈谈欢乐和忧伤。 他回答：你们的欢乐是无法掩饰的忧伤。 你欢笑的泉眼常常也饱含着泪水。 And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being. The more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that hold your wine the very cup That was burned in the potter’s oven? And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, The very wood that was hollowed with knives? 除此之外，又当如何？ 镌刻在你们身上的忧伤愈深，你们能盛装的欢乐愈多。 斟满了美酒的杯盏，难道不是曾在陶工炉火中锻造的杯盏吗？ When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and You shall find it is only that which has given You sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, And you shall see that in truth you are weeping for That which has been your delight...