杰克是一位精通中国古代经典着作的学者。

Jack is a scholar steeped in the classics of ancient China.

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这次危机不断增长的压力可能意味着作决定的时刻不会拖延很久。

The growing pressures of the crisis may mean that the moment of decision can't be too long delayed.

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但随着作业难度的加大，具有成长型思维模式的学生表现出了更强的毅力。

But as the work became more difficult, the students with a growth mind-set showed greater persistence.

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So again, the ethical message here is that humans are in control of their destiny and the action of every individual affects and influences the fate of society.

因此这里的道德上的启示就是,人类主宰着自己的命运,每个个体所作的行为,都会影响整个社会的命运。

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