But unlikely as it may seem now, these things may be transient, and should they fall from grace one day (touch wood!), what will we do for a sense of identification and belonging?

• 但是，虽然现在看来似乎不太可能，这些成就却可以是短暂的。如果有一天，它们不再带给我们骄傲，我们的认同和归属感也可能失去依赖。