1990年9月间,美国《华盛顿邮报》刊登了一篇乌尔曼所作的题为《年轻》的短文,这是德裔美籍人塞缪尔·乌尔曼70多年前写的一篇只有400多字的短文。首次在美国发表的时候,曾在广大读者中引起轰动效应。成千上万的读者把它抄下来当作座右铭收藏。许多中老年人把它当作为安排后半生的精神支柱。据说,麦克阿瑟将军指挥整个太平洋战争期间,办公桌上始终摆着装有短文《年轻》复印件的镜框,文中 In September 1990, the Washington Post published an article by Ullman titled “Young,” an article written by the German-American Samuel Ullman more than 70 years ago Only more than 400 words essay. When it was first published in the United States, it caused a sensational effect among readers. Thousands of readers copy it down as a motto collection. Many middle-aged and elderly people use it as a spiritual support for the rest of their lives. It is said that while General MacArthur directed the entire Pacific War, his desk was always framed with a “young” photocopy of the essay,