从美国的座右铭看美国文化

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“Limotto of new Hampshire
“Liberty and prosperity”
State motto of New Jersey
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“Dum spiro, spero”—— While I breathe, I hope
State motto of South Carolina
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“the nail that sticks up gets hammered down”
突起的钉子遭锤凿 “the squeaky wheel gets the
grease” 嘎吱作响的轮子有油涂
In other words, speak up, get yourself noticed, and you’ll get your needs met.
Mottos & Proverbs 美国的民族座右铭及
各州座右铭
By Helen XU 徐琼
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America’s national motto
In God we trust 我们信赖上帝
“E Pluribus Unum”——
Out of many, one
众多见整体（一个整体是由许许 多多个体组成）
“Crescit eundo”—— It grows as it goes
State motto of New Mexico
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“I DID IT MY WAY”
The right to control your own destiny is a cherished American value. Individual rights and freedoms are fiercely defended.
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How can a nation of individualists also be team players?
The American notion of “group” or “team” affiliation is different from that of collectivist countries.
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While fully commited to the team’s goal, individuals will also use group membership to advance a personal agenda—to showcase their talents.
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From the conference room to the locker room, individual members will expect to be rewarded based on individual contribution, with the star player receiving the lion’s share.