He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

  • -- Sir Walter Scott 司各特

他是最好的水手,能在最小的风向范围内航行,并能从最大的障碍中获得动力。

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In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.

在巨大的压力或逆境中,最好保持忙碌,把你的愤怒和精力投入到积极的事情上。

No sooner has one pushed a gourd under water than another pops up.

一个人刚把葫芦按到水里,另一个葫芦就冒了出来。

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

成功是一位伟大的老师;逆境更大。