J.K. Rowling’s Commencement Speech at Harvard University: Chinese-English Translation
在2008年，著名作家J.K. 罗琳受邀前往哈佛大学发表毕业演讲。这是她首次在哈佛大学的校园内进行公开演讲，也是她第一次以一位成功作家的身份与年轻学子分享她的经历和思考。
In 2008, renowned author J.K. Rowling was invited to deliver a commencement speech at Harvard University. This was her first time speaking publicly on the Harvard campus, and also the first time she addressed young students as a successful writer, sharing her experiences and reflections.
罗琳在演讲中回顾了自己从一名普通学生到世界知名作家的历程。她讲述了自己在经济困难时期的生活，以及如何坚持写作梦想的故事。她强调了失败的价值，并鼓励学生们勇敢面对生活中的挑战。
Rowling reflected on her journey from an ordinary student to a globally recognized author in her speech. She shared her experiences of living through financial hardship and how she persisted in pursuing her dream of writing. She emphasized the value of failure and encouraged students to face life's challenges bravely.
以下是演讲的部分内容，附有中文翻译：
Here are some parts of her speech, accompanied by Chinese translations:
英文原文：
"Failure is the best teacher."
中文翻译：
“失败是最好的老师。”
英文原文：
"I have been talking about the importance of failure. But I have not yet told you about my own experience with failure."
中文翻译：
“我一直在谈论失败的重要性，但我还没有告诉你们我自己的失败经历。”
英文原文：
"I was a single mother, living on welfare, writing in cafés, and I had no idea what I was doing. I had no idea if I would ever be able to support my daughter."
中文翻译：
“我是一个单身母亲，靠福利生活，在咖啡馆里写作，我不知道自己在做什么。我不知道自己是否能养活我的女儿。”
英文原文：
"But it was during this time that I learned the most important lesson of all: that the only way to succeed is to keep going, even when you don't know where you're going."
中文翻译：
“但正是在那个时候，我学到了最重要的一课：要成功，唯一的办法就是继续前进，即使你不知道自己要去哪里。”
英文原文：
"You must never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. You must believe in yourself, even when no one else does."
中文翻译：
“你永远不要让别人告诉你你做不到某件事。即使没有人相信你，你也必须相信自己。”
罗琳的演讲不仅鼓舞人心，也展现了她对教育、人生和梦想的深刻理解。她的语言朴实却充满力量，激励了无数年轻人追求自己的理想。
Rowling's speech was not only inspiring but also reflected her deep understanding of education, life, and dreams. Her language was simple yet powerful, encouraging countless young people to pursue their ideals.
如果你正在寻找一份真实而有深度的演讲稿，J.K. 罗琳在哈佛大学的讲话无疑是一个值得参考的典范。
If you're looking for a genuine and profound speech, J.K. Rowling's address at Harvard University is undoubtedly a model worth studying.
