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Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses.

  • -- Quentin Crisp 昆汀·奎斯普

虽然智力无法改变性格，但它是为自己的弱点寻找委婉语的能手。

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Death used to announce itself in the thick of life but now people drag on so long it sometimes seems that we are reaching the stage when we may have to announce ourselves to death. It is as though one needs a special strength to die, and not a final weakness.

死亡过去常常在生命的壮年宣布它自己，但现在人们拖得太久了，有时我们似乎到了不得不宣布死亡的时候。就好像一个人死的时候需要一种特殊的力量，而不是最终的弱点。

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Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

道德上的懦弱使我们不敢说出自己的想法，这对这个国家来说就像不负责任的言论一样危险。正确的方法并不总是受欢迎和容易的方法。在不受欢迎的时候坚持正义是对道德品质的真正考验。

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When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

当我们看到有价值的人，我们应该想办法与他们平等;当我们看到性格相反的人时，我们应该反省自己。

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Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

同情我的力量，而不是我的弱点，以此来增强我的力量。

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Public radio has always been so powerless.

公共广播一向如此无能为力。

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