Learning from Old Sayings About Success
從關於成功的古諺中學習
Introduction
This report looks at three old sayings from France, Africa, and China. These sayings talk about how to reach a goal.
本報告探討來自法國、非洲和中國的三句古諺。這些諺語在討論如何達成目標。
Main Body
People in France and China believe in slow work. A French saying says a bird builds its nest one small piece at a time. This means small steps lead to big things.
法國和中國人都相信循序漸進。法國的一句諺語說，鳥兒一次僅叼一小塊材料來築巢。這意味著小步伐能成就大事業。
Chinese people also believe in moving slowly. They think it is better to move slowly than to stop. Both cultures say that steady work is the best way to win.
中國人同樣相信緩慢前進。他們認為緩慢移動比停止更好。兩種文化都認為，穩定的努力才是獲勝的最佳方式。
An African saying talks about food in the mouth. It says food is not in the stomach yet. This means you must be careful until the very end. Do not stop working just because you are close to the goal.
非洲的一句諺語則提到口中的食物。它說食物尚未進入胃中。這意味著你必須謹慎到最後一刻。不要因為接近目標就停止努力。
Conclusion
These sayings tell us to work hard every day and stay careful until we finish.
這些古諺告訴我們，每天都要努力工作，並在完成之前保持謹慎。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The Power of "Small" and "Slow"
In this text, we see how to describe a process using simple adjectives. To reach A2, you need to describe how something happens.
Pattern 1: Adding Detail to Nouns Instead of just saying "steps" or "work," the text adds a describing word:
- Small + piece one small piece
- Small + steps small steps
- Steady + work steady work
Pattern 2: Comparing Two Things Look at this sentence: "It is better to move slowly than to stop."
To compare two actions, use: It is better to [Action A] than to [Action B].
Vocabulary Shift
- Reach a goal To finish what you started.
- One piece at a time Not all at once.
Quick Guide: Action Words Build Make Lead to Result in Stop End