The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.

  • -- John Dewey 约翰·杜威

自我不是现成的东西,而是通过行动的选择而不断形成的东西。

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If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning.

如果我们重视独立,如果我们被我们现有体系所诱导的知识、价值观和态度的日益一致所干扰,那么我们可能希望建立学习的条件,从而形成独特性、自我指导和自主学习。

Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them -- and then, the opportunity to choose.

自由不仅仅是随心所欲的机会;这也不仅仅是在既定的选择中进行选择的机会。首先,自由是形成可用选择的机会,是就这些选择进行辩论的机会,然后是做出选择的机会。

The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which makes you lonely.

如果你真的与众不同,那么让你与众不同的必然是让你感到孤独的东西。

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.

追求一条道路,无论多么狭窄和弯曲,你都可以带着爱和崇敬走在其中。

He that has a good harvest must be content with a few thistles.

好收成的人必须满足于几株蓟。

I'll never get a part in a huge action blockbuster.

我永远不会在一部大型动作大片中扮演角色。

Love is a choice you make from moment to moment.

爱是你每时每刻的选择。

I can resist everything except temptation.

除了诱惑,我什么都能抵抗。