One, in the cruel times, we have ushered in the country to celebrate this festival;

在残酷的岁月中，转眼我们又迎来了举国欢庆的节日；

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Now I know that there are no times in life when opportunity, the chance to be and do gathers so richly about my soul when it has to suffer cruel adversity.

现在我知道，灵魂倍受煎熬的时刻，也正是生命中最多选择与机会的时刻。

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Now I know that there are no times in life when opportunity, the chance to be and do, gathers so richly about my soul as when it has to suffer cruel adversity.

现在我知道，灵魂倍受煎熬的时刻，也正是生命中最多选择与机会的时刻。

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