摘要：蘋果創(chuàng)始人史蒂夫·喬布斯，他的成就和人格魅力影響了一代人和整個(gè)世界，這個(gè)精力充沛魅力無限的家伙同時(shí)也是一個(gè)很會鼓動(dòng)人心的激勵(lì)大師，甚至在他的平常對話中，經(jīng)典的語句也常常脫口而出。本文摘錄了喬布斯生平的一些經(jīng)典語錄，希望這些對你的考研英語有所幫助。

　　1. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower。

　　領(lǐng)袖和跟風(fēng)者的區(qū)別就在于創(chuàng)新。

　　Innovation has no limits. The only limit is your imagination. It's time for you to begin thinking out of the box. If you are involved in a growing industry, think of ways to become more efficient; more customer friendly; and easier to do business with. If you are involved in a shrinking industry – get out of it quick and change before you become obsolete; out of work; or out of business. And remember that procrastination is not an option here. Start innovating now!

　　創(chuàng)新無極限!只要敢想，沒有什么不可能，立即跳出思維的框框吧。如果你正處于一個(gè)上升的朝陽行業(yè)，那么嘗試去尋找更有效的解決方案：更招消費(fèi)者喜愛、更簡潔的商業(yè)模式。如果你處于一個(gè)日漸萎縮的行業(yè)，那么趕緊在自己變得跟不上時(shí)代之前抽身而出，去換個(gè)工作或者轉(zhuǎn)換行業(yè)。不要拖延，立刻開始創(chuàng)新!

　　2. Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected。

　　成為卓越的代名詞，很多人并不能適合需要杰出素質(zhì)的環(huán)境。

　　There is no shortcut to excellence. You will have to make the commitment to make excellence your priority. Use your talents, abilities, and skills in the best way possible and get ahead of others by giving that little extra. Live by a higher standard and pay attention to the details that really do make the difference. Excellence is not difficult - simply decide right now to give it your best shot - and you will be amazed with what life gives you back。