As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way.

  • -- Stephen E. Ambrose 斯蒂芬·安布罗斯

至于印第安人,他们的指导原则是,只要他们让开,就答应他们任何事情。

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The foreign accent was a promise, and indeed, all over the country, European imports added spice to the sciences, the arts, and other areas. What one had to give was not considered inferior to what one received.

外国口音是一种承诺,事实上,在全国各地,欧洲的进口为科学、艺术和其他领域增添了情趣。一个人付出的并不比他得到的少。

You've probably noticed already that I'm dressed like a grown-up... I apologize to the Academy, and I promise that I will never do it again.

你可能已经注意到我穿得像个大人……我向学院道歉,我保证我再也不会这样做了。

I never promise anything. I don't promise anything to my mum. I don't promise anything to the supporters.

我从不做任何承诺。我什么也不答应我妈妈。我不向支持者做出任何承诺。

Having given your word, be strong; not having done it, try not to promise.

你既应许了、就当刚强。没有做过的事,尽量不要答应。