The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.
写作的行为是一种乐观的行为。如果你觉得这无关紧要，你就不会费心去做。
The battle of life is already half won by the young man who is brought personally in contact with high officials; and the great aim of every boy should be to do something beyond the sphere of his duties--something which attracts the attention of those who over him.