The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.

  • -- George Eliot 乔治·艾略特

无论是对人还是对事,认识的第一步就是对自己的无知有一个明确的轮廓。

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Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.

与此同时,我住在联邦军的驻地,又认识许多军官,我前面已经提到过这些军官的出身,使我获得了许多关于敌人的阵地和计划的重要情报。

I shall confess at the outset that it was only shortly after the beginning of this century that I entered active life - with a somewhat precocious capacity for involvement.

我将在开始时承认,我只是在本世纪初不久才进入积极的生活- -具有某种早熟的参与能力。

In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope.

起初,你必须服从自然的影响。在开始走钢索之前,你必须能够稳稳地走在地面上。

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' lang syne?

难道要忘记旧日的相识,永远不去想它吗?难道旧日的相识和昔日的恩怨都要被忘却吗?