get a thorough understanding of oneself 悟透自己
in all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. but it is precisely oneself that one has the least understanding of.
人生在世，和＂自己＂相处最多，打交道最多，但是往往悟不透＂自己＂。
to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a sober realist: aware of both one's strength and shortage. you may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for ideals can never be fully realized. you may be courageous to meet challenges, but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts.
悟透自己，就是正确认识自己，也就是说要做一个冷静的现实主义者，既知道自己的优势，也知道自己的不足。我们可以憧憬人生，但期望值不能过高．因为在现实中，理想总是会打折扣的。可以迎接挑战，但是必须清楚自己努力的方向。
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