From an early stage, or period, in our history, we Americans have seen education as a way of advancing in life, especially economically and financially.

从我们历史的早期阶段或时期开始，我们美国人就将教育视为提高生活水平的一种方式， 尤其是在经济和金融方面。

Another idea that I got and this may remind you of Confucius too, is that wisdom acquisition is a moral duty, it's not something you do just to advance in life. Wisdom acquisition is a moral duty.

另外一个道理——这个道理可能会让你们想起孔子——是的，获得智慧是一种道德责任，它不仅仅是为了让你们的生活变得更加美好。