纪念张文堂先生(英文)

Zhang Wentang

Although the times through which he lived were uncertain,at times cruel and predominantly harsh,the life of Zhang Wentang was one of pure scientific endeavour.The many obstacles which presented themselves during his lifetime would have discouraged and defeated most good men.It is the ultimate tribute to the man that he overcame so much hardship in his pursuit of knowledge and yet remained steadfastly focussed on his predetermined aims.

Although the times through which he lived were uncertain, at times cruel and predominantly harsh, the life of Zhang Wentang was one of pure scientific endeavour. The many obstacles which presented them- selves during his lifetime would have discouraged and defeated most good men. It is the ultimate tribute to the man that he overcame so much hardship in his pursuit of knowledge and yet remained steadfastly fo- cussed on his predetermined aims. While many good strong men deliver outstanding lifetime contributions from well supported positions it is often those who struggle most during their lives and rise above the drawbacks who deserve our greatest admiration -- one such man was Zhang Wentang.