one british writer wanted to write a book named characterand breeding of british scientists，so he made some investiga－tion beforehand.when he investigated darwin，there was aconversation between them：
question：“your special achievements？”
answer：“none.”
question：“your main shortcomings？”
answer：“do not understand mathematics and new languages，lack of the capacity of observation，and not good at logicalthinking.”
question：“your attitude in pursuing your studies？”
answer：“working very hard，but not having a good com－mand of study method.”
when looking back on his life，darwin always said frankly，“working very hard，but not having great ability.”
those words of darwin's were not out of modesty，allthose who knew him would believe that what he said was true.onthe path of his success，darwin worked really very hard.
一位英国作家要写一本《英国科学家的性格和教养》的书，事先作了一些调查。当他调查到达尔文时，他和达尔文有这样一段对话：
问：“您的专门成就？”
答：“没有。”
问：“您的主要缺点？”
答：“不懂数学和新的语言，缺乏观察力，不善于合乎逻辑的思维。”
问：“您的治学态度？”
答：“很用功，但没有掌握学习方法。”
达尔文在回顾自己的一生时，总是老实地说：“很用功，但没有大的才能。”达尔文这话，倒也并非出于谦虚，了解他的人都相信他说的是实话。在成功的路上，达尔文的确是很用功的。