Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.

  • -- Samuel Johnson 塞缪尔·约翰逊

那些取得任何卓越成就的人,通常一生都在一个追求中度过;因为卓越往往不是在更容易的条件下获得的。

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We often choose a friend as we do a mistress - for no particular excellence in themselves, but merely from some circumstance that flatters our self-love.

我们选择朋友就像选择情人一样——并不是因为他们本身有什么特别的优点,而仅仅是出于某种满足我们自爱的环境。

I believe the destiny of your generation - and your nation - is a rendezvous with excellence.

我相信,你们这一代人的命运——以及你们国家的命运——是与卓越相遇的时刻。