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美国著名诗人乔治·英瑞出身木匠之家。尽管当时美国社会非常讲究出身和门第,但诗人对自己贫寒的出身从不避讳,因而得到社会人士的普遍尊敬。一次,乔治·英瑞应邀参加一个沙龙,在沙龙上碰到一个纨绔子弟。这人非常嫉妒诗人的成就和名声,于是就刻意攻击诗人的出身,想让他当众出丑。他大声地问乔治·英瑞:“请问阁下的父亲是木匠吗?”乔治·英瑞毫不犹豫地回答道:“是的。”“那他怎么没把你培养成木匠呢?”“请问阁下的父亲是绅士吗?”乔治·英瑞反问道。“是的。”纨绔子弟非常得意地回答道。
The famous American poet George English origin carpenter’s home. Although at that time American society was very particular about its origins and origins, the poet never shy away from his poor origins and was therefore generally respected by the community. Once, George Angry was invited to attend a salon and meet a widow in the salon. This man is very jealous of the poet’s achievements and fame, so he deliberately attacked the poet’s origin, want him to make a public outrage. He asked George Angry loudly: “Will your father be a carpenter?” “George English did not hesitate to replied:” Yes. “” Then why did not he train you as a carpenter Does your father be a gentleman? “Asked George English. ”Yes. " 纨 绔 children very proudly replied.