Message on Nelson Mandela International Day
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古特雷斯秘書長在2017年納爾遜·曼德拉國際日上的致辭。（中英對照）
Nelson Mandela continues to inspire the world through his example of courage and compassion, and his commitment to social justice and a culture of freedom and peace.納爾遜·曼德拉以其堪稱楷模的勇氣和慈悲心懷以及他對社會正義及自由與和平文化的執著追求，依然激勵著全世界。
I had the honour of meeting Nelson Mandela several times, including during South Africa’s transition. Each time, I was struck by his wisdom, his compassion, and above all, his humility.
我有幸曾多次與納爾遜·曼德拉會晤，包括在南非轉型期間與他會晤。每一次我都被他的智慧和慈悲，而且首先被他的謙虛所感動。
One of the most important lessons we can learn from Nelson Mandela is that to make progress, we must look forward, however difficult that may be.
我們可以從納爾遜·曼德拉那里汲取的最重要經驗教訓之一是，為了取得進展，我們必須向前看，無論這有多么困難。
Nelson Mandela was known as prisoner 46664 for 18 years. But he never became a prisoner of his past. Sentenced to hard labour and solitary confinement on Robben Island, he rose above suffering and indignity to lead his country, and our world, to a brighter day.
納爾遜·曼德拉因他作為第46664號囚犯坐牢18年而聞名于世。但他從未沉浸在過去。他被判處在羅本島服苦役并單獨監禁，但他不顧痛苦和侮辱挺身而出，領導他的國家和我們的世界迎來更加光明的一天。
He did not succumb to bitterness or personal animosity, but poured his formidable energy into realizing his vision of a peaceful, multi-ethnic, democratic South Africa.
他沒有屈服于痛苦或個人仇恨，而是為實現一個和平、多族裔和民主的南非這一愿景投入巨大精力。
Nelson Mandela once said a saint could be defined as a sinner who keeps on trying. That is a powerful message of hope, in a world riven with fear and cynicism. It is never too late to face the future, and try again.
納爾遜·曼德拉曾經說過，一個圣人也會被當成罪人，但他仍不斷努力。在這個充滿恐懼和懷疑的世界上，這是一個傳遞希望的強有力信息。迎接未來，永不言遲，要一再去嘗試。
Today, as we commemorate Nelson Mandela’s lifetime of service, the best tribute we can pay this great man is not words or in ceremonies, but actions that improve our world.
今天，在我們紀念納爾遜·曼德拉的畢生事業時，我們能夠向這位偉人表達的最高敬意不是言辭或儀式，而是我們改善當今世界的行動。
Each of us can make a difference in promoting peace, human rights, sustainable development, and lives of dignity for all. Each of us can be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s example, and by his famous words: It always seems impossible until it’s done.
我們每個人都能在促進和平、人權、可持續發展和讓所有人過上有尊嚴生活等方面有所作為。我們每個人都會從納爾遜·曼德拉的榜樣中，并從他所說的“在事情未成功之前，一切總看似不可能”這一名言中得到啟發。
Let us all build on the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
讓我們在納爾遜·曼德拉留下的寶貴財富基礎上再接再厲。
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