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Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper.

  • -- G. K. Chesterton 特顿

人似乎能有伟大的美德，但不能有渺小的美德;能够反抗虐待他的人，却无法控制自己的脾气。

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