有一个流行的故事,说的是贝多芬与歌德结伴而行,路上碰到前呼后拥显赫出行的公爵,歌德立即恭敬地肃立在路边,鞠躬致意,且目送公爵远去。贝多芬则昂首迎着公爵,无所顾忌地穿过公爵行走的队伍。贝多芬高傲地说:“公爵有的是,贝多芬只有一个。”这似乎已成为一句励志的名言。贝多芬的言行被视作自尊有骨气的典范,而歌德则被指责为怯懦和人格卑微。然而莫言评价说,其实贝多芬这种“愤青”式的行为并不难做到,这种言行并非表示自尊和勇敢。对权威和规则的敬畏,有时恰恰 There is a popular story that says Beethoven and Goethe walked along the road and met the prince who had a prominent excursion before Goethe. Goethe immediately respectfully stood by the side of the road, bowed, and watched the Duke go away. Beethoven was facing the Duke, headlong, passing without hesitation through the ranks of the Duke. Beethoven arrogantly said: “There’s only one Beethoorn in the Duke.” It seems to have become a motto of wisdom. Beethoven’s words and deeds are seen as a model of self-esteem and integrity, while Goethe is accused of cowardice and humble personality. However, Mo Yan commented that in fact Beethoven’s “indignant” style of behavior is not difficult to do. Such words and actions do not mean self-esteem and courage. Awe and rules of reverence, sometimes precisely