The good qualities planted in us at birth, grow among the thorns—our weaknesses.

这些优良品质是我们与生俱来的东西，在我们缺点构成的荆棘包围下成长着。

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"When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. Within a short period of time, the fern quickly grew from the earth," the old man went on.

“我用心播种这株蕨类植物和竹子。在很短的时间里，这棵蕨类植物很快就从地里长出来了。”老人继续说。

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The Lantern is on the scene at the Olympics, and he'll start with the good news: Compared with a year ago, the city's air does feel cleaner, and newly planted trees and shrubs line the streets.

Lantern正在出席奥运会，并且他会以一个好消息来开场：与一年前比，城市的空气确实感觉更干净了，街边也新种植了树木以及花花草草。

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The duo was fortunate in having good local vineyards to draw on, notably those planted by the Rochioli family, who had been selling their grapes to Korbel for use in its sparkling wine.

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