A book is like a piece of rope; it takes on meaning only in connection with the things it holds together.

  • -- Norman Cousins 卡森斯

一本书就像一根绳子;它的意义只与它联系在一起的事物有关。

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Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed from one another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the prope.

独创性不过是明智的模仿。最具独创性的作家互相借鉴。我们从书中得到的指导就像火一样。我们从邻居那里得到它,在家里点燃它,与他人交流它,它就变成了一个过程。

I have seen men hazard their fortunes, go on long journeys halfway around the world, forge friendships, even lie, cheat and steal, all for the gain of a book.

我看到人们冒着生命危险,长途跋涉,环游半个地球,建立友谊,甚至撒谎、欺骗和偷窃,所有这些都是为了一本书。