War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.

  • -- Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊

战争是一种完全不能纠正错误的工具;而不是补偿损失。

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When I was at Hartford in Connecticut, where I lived during the war, I published several pieces which were well received, not only by those of my own colour, but by a number of the white people, who thought they might do good among their servants.

战争期间,我住在康涅狄格的哈特福德。我发表了几篇文章,不仅受到同我肤色的人的欢迎,而且受到一些白人的欢迎。

New terms used like, 'overseas contingency operation' instead of the word 'war' - that reflects a worldview that is out of touch with the enemy that we face. We can't spin our way out of this threat.

“海外应急行动”取代了“战争”,这反映了一种与我们所面临的敌人脱节的世界观。我们无法摆脱这种威胁。

The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our enemy with the least harm to ourselves; and this of course is to be effected by stratagem.

战争的自然原则是:以最小的伤害自己,最大的伤害敌人;这当然要靠策略来实现。

There are times in life when, instead of complaining, you do something about your complaints.

生活中有些时候,你不是抱怨,而是对自己的抱怨采取行动。