You'll be out of the campus, some words the teacher say, it is the dereliction of duty. Therefore, taking advantage of this occasion, on behalf of Peking University Law School and all the teachers to congratulate you; for your years of hard work, has not only you, and we, at the moment a sense of achievement; but still want to say a few words. The topic is the movie "A World Without Thieves" left a few years ago, has been to heart.

   In the film, the silly root honest, everyone not suspicious, undefended. Pregnant female thief (Rene Liu) suddenly conscience, to protect the silly root, lest he should know the facts of life, disappointment, hurt or bad, want him to "live forever without thieves in the world of dreams". Male thief (Andy Lau) said, let no man know the truth of life, is to deceive; life requires the silly root must be wise; only when a person has lost hurt, will be born again. He is a tough ask: "[the silly root) he with what open? He was hurt by what can't? What? Because he alone, he is stupid?"

This is a sharp debate of two kinds of education. All right; ethics is not stick out a mile. Today almost all parents, Chinese teachers more favor Rene Liu. Do not know that life has a dark side, but the fear of young people learn bad, do not let them touch, up to some words condemned. We pay too much attention to distinguish the knowledge of good and evil, advancing with the times, but also in a variety of political correctness. It seems that as long as the defending, as against the Texas or "a stream", or is installed on a "Green Dam" what, no one can destroy pathogenic infection, finally, train a number of new era, comprehensively enhance the moral level and the quality of human life. Also twenty years, that is not to let the pure heart, to protect privacy, prevent discrimination over, we will progress (or fall?) From primary school to university are not public examination results!

Ostrich tactics will not succeed, nor the pure land school; I'm just worried that someone had been fooled. It doesn't matter how silly, stupid is as stupid does -- think of the silly root; and "naive is winter Robe", can help us to resist the winter. I was most worried about, too pure, single, "or" petty bourgeoisie "education, on one hand, people are too sensitive, too delicate, hand, can let a person too fragile. The exam is not good "injured", that I can't go to the university? A job or love is rejected? Not to mention the other. Porcelain is exquisite, it is not used, no one dare to use. Life who is not a stumble?!

It is indeed very difficult to accept Andy Lau's "cruel education", but can not practice. In the film, Andy Lau also did not do so; he fell, for the protection of the dream A World Without Thieves silly root. More terrible is, just listen to "non-toxic non husband", a turn around, linking theory with practice, learning to live, Li Bingbing was full of tears and ask forgiveness, his mentor to the police; old, crafty person's uncle Li can only repeatedly exclamation "idea". One word -- retribution!

Are we like Rene Liu, "fear of retribution, want to do some good points". But a good will become a long-term cruel? Moreover, we really good, or just to show our good -- in fact prove that our imaginary, weak and therefore is false?

This is the dilemma of education and forever. This can be understood Chinese ancient "commutators are taught", Mao Zedong "strong wind and big waves of Sparta education and training successors in the revolutionary cause". But this is just the life tribulation alternatives; tough not to long memory, you can learn. I sometimes wonder, today the University erected Temple of knowledge, only temporarily shelved, part of the isolation, more is postponed the harsh you will face, but also alleviate our innermost anxiety.

Knowledge may not be able to get out of the dilemma, although we often Wangpo saying, say what "knowledge change destiny". Yes, but not good, even very, do. It exaggerates the knowledge, knowledge, thought and the idea, incidentally also exaggerated the knowledge meaning; but underestimated the meaning of action, more seriously underestimated the difficulty of actors. In fact, at least I, and perhaps other teachers, choice of campus and not only because of love, the pursuit of truth is academic, in part because reading than doing things, especially to succeed more easily, but also more comfortable. School education is bound to be incomplete. It develops in some ways you imagination and thinking ability, but also may therefore weaken you respond and create life ability.

Out of duty, but not guilty, I put these puzzles and worries, including its limitations, will tell you. Just can't give you a IQ card, there is no password; and "is really not", even "this may have", even if you like Wei Fan, holding an axe. I hope you reconsider and as soon as possible out of the campus. Not only the standard view of the world. Life world is not standardized, and sometimes resist specification. Don't put the logical or seemingly universal words seriously or too seriously. Life is not logical; no advocate truly universal, a promotion is not universal, but also may be fake. If not prepared, once you master banker or strategy, or even a scumbag, you'll do. Both the negative, or associate oneself with undesirable elements, even detest the world and its ways, it is the action of the loss. Perhaps, an emotional wound will ruin your kindness and future -- think of Fu Chengli's law students.

You have to like Song Dandan said, "do (...... ) is a little hard to yourself "; remember, is to oneself. To resist, withstand the beat, withstand unexpected trouble or an accident. "The good life of peace" is a song, listen to it. Go by car, are not, in fact not, unfilial descendants or corrupt officials. Even if the democracy and the rule of law can make the national long period of stability, also cannot eliminate the office politics. Andersen fairy tale, you have to go to the end, "and to live a happy life".

Not say give honest and kind-hearted; people just say, "there can not harm the heart, the heart can not be without". True kindness comes from only informed choice and stick.

These words cold, but not cold, more than indifference. How could you not wish each of you Everything is going smoothly.?! But since you walked into the campus, living in this world, you are doomed not to repeat the story yesterday, obey the arrangement of the textbook. We can only create your moment, you have to create it is their own future; you must realize, not others -- including the parents -- look, to you is the best, but, on your own expectations. You must have the ability to assume the imagination you alone can not afford the responsibility, even for the son of man / woman, husband / wife, as a parent or teacher / friends.

But you are young people's Republic of China! You should have, also will produce the country and social elites in all walks of life, even the leader. Our republic will soon usher in the sixty anniversary of her, but with what said your this present life or thereafter, Chinese will no longer face Wenchuan, no one another, no one to play Tibet or Taiwan or South idea; or greed no longer trigger other what the global crisis, on 9.11 human refuse, a road to sing, end of history.

Over the past year, I strongly feel China, not walking, but was pushed on to the world stage more. The main is not the "Olympic", but the financial tsunami. Of course, to provide USA Somalia escort China arms and plans of Hummer or Volvo for Pakistan. Even the seemingly placid, also means that the surge high and sweep forward, also be lumpy challenge. Not all opportunities, must have unpredictable risks, trap, trap, lane is bad to have a disaster.

The so-called elite, is that people feel good, but he is coming, with great care, silently for the whole society to save. This is the first and worry about all over the world. Only the ideal, knowledge or love is not enough, you must also believe that you would, firm, calm, wisdom and perseverance; also must be ready, crucial moment, step forward bravely, then, take on the nation and human responsibility, and dedication. This is after the pleasures of the world.

I do not recommend this road. No. I'm just pointing out that had that option. And the parents of the world almost, in fact, we are more willing to you safely; also thought, but not necessarily expect you to become a hero. Hero Road is bumpy, is narrow; no promise, but there is no guarantee, you choose, the end is successful, but not the solemn and stirring. At least, this womanishly fussy me, to a large extent, it is thought, you may have lost, or even failure.

But in any case, we all wish you! Wish you a Peking University Law school!

And in any case, we respect your own choice; and believe that you will regret!


   2009/6/28Finalized at Peking University law school scientific research building

Zhu Suli, Dean of Peking University School of law.