Literature exists for a long time. It has affected¹ people’s life. Meanwhile, literature also has non-substitutable meaning in the history of mankind. First of all, literature makes people’s exsisting become meaningful. Some people always live at a loss. They don’t know what they live for. But the essence² of literature always tells people the meaning of life in different ways. In other words, literature show the right direction for people. Secondly³, literature can make people know themseves better. Because literature comes from life, it reflects people’s life. So people can have a better understanding about themseves by reading literature. Thirdly, sometimes literature will influence people’s personal value. For instance, some articles always are inspiring stories or build some hero image. Reading a lot such articles will change people’s attitude towards life. Even people can change their minds when knowing what’s right and what’s wrong through literature.After all, he that lies down with dogs must rise up with flea⁴ All in all, literature is very essential to mankind.

文学已经存在很长一段时间了。它对人们的生活产生了影响。同时，文学也在人类历史上有着不可替代的意义。首先，文学使人的存在变得有意义。有些人总是活得很茫然。他们不知道他们为什么而活。但是，文学的本质总是用不同的方式告知人们生活的意义。换句话来说，文学为人们指明方向。其次，文学可以让人们更好的了解自己。因为文学来源于生活，反映生活。所以人们通过文学能更好地了解自己。第三，文学有时会影响人们的个人价值观。例如，一些文章总是有着鼓舞人心的故事或塑造英雄形象。大量阅读这样的文章会改变人们对生活的态度。甚至通过文学知道什么是正确的，什么是错的之后会改变他们的思想。毕竟，近朱者赤近墨者黑。总之，文学对人类是非常重要的。