It has become a way of life even if you, as parents, have tried your best to instill commitment, dedication and good hard work ethics.

这已成为一种生活方式，即使你作为父母，已经尽力向孩子灌输责任感、奉献精神以及刻苦工作的良好职业道德。

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On the other hand, if you choose not to be very motivated, not to be very responsible, not to be prepared to work very hard, you probably won't get a good education."

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Sure enough, it results from the matching of good ideas and hard work with capital.

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It may be that no amount of good will and hard work can make the experience a happy one.

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But can we be content with good nature and hard work when something more intense seems to lie beneath the surface?

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