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"在他的族人中,年龄受人尊敬,但成就更受人崇敬。正如长者所说,如果孩子洗了手,他就可以与国王同席进餐。"

Chinua Achebe

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In his culture, older people were honored, but people who accomplished things were greatly admired. They believed that even a young person could be with important people if they worked hard and prepared themselves properly.

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