"我们在黑暗中工作我们尽力而为我们付出我们所拥有的我们的怀疑是我们的激情而我们的激情是我们的任务其余的则是艺术的疯狂"
— Henry James
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, when people work on something important, they don't always have a clear path or know exactly what they're doing. They just do their best with the skills and resources they have. Imagine an artist painting in a dimly lit room. She can't see everything perfectly, but she keeps painting, trusting her instincts and talent. She might have doubts about her work, but those doubts drive her to keep going, trying to improve. Her passion for art keeps her focused on her task, even when things get difficult or uncertain. In the end, this mix of determination, effort, doubt, and passion results in something beautiful and creative, something that might not always be understood by others, but is valuable nonetheless. This teaches us that it's okay to not have all the answers and to keep pushing forward with whatever we can offer, trusting that our dedication will lead to something meaningful.
