I never learned how to play upon a lute; but I know how to raise a small and obscure city to glory and greatness.

我从不知如何弹奏鲁特琴；但我懂得如何使一座无名小镇发展成辉煌而伟大的城市。

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It may seem a simple affair to play upon a violin; yet what a long and laborious practice it requires!

演奏小提琴似乎是简单的事；然而这需要多么长期和艰苦的练习呀！

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I never learned how to tune a harp, or play upon a lute;

我从未学习过如何为竖琴调弦，也不知如何弹奏鲁特琴。

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The sunlight that shone upon children who had,at last,the right to play.

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