Probability is expectation founded upon partial knowledge. A perfect acquaintance with all the circumstances affecting the occurrence of an event would change expectation into certainty, and leave nether room nor demand for a theory of probabilities.

  • -- George John Boole 乔治·约翰·布尔

概率是建立在部分知识基础上的期望。完全了解所有影响事件发生的情况,就会把期望变成确定性,从而为概率理论留下空间和需求。

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Holidays in general breed unrealistic expectations. The minute you start wondering, 'is it going to be wonderful enough?,' it never will be.

假期通常会产生不切实际的期望。当你开始想,‘这会足够精彩吗?,“永远不会。

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised.

当你看电影的时候,没有期待总是好的。然后你可能会感到高兴、失望或惊讶。

Life is a school of probability.

人生是一所概率的学校。