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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I think there is something, more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.

我认为有一件事比相信更重要:行动!世界上到处都是梦想家,没有足够的人会勇往直前,开始采取具体的步骤来实现他们的梦想。

Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.

没有自我认识,没有理解机器的工作和功能,人就不能自由,他就不能管理自己,他将永远是一个奴隶。

Nothing that you do will ever feel good if you let people convince you that you have no choice.

如果你让别人让你相信你别无选择,你所做的任何事情都不会让你感觉良好。

Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

快乐不只是发生在我们身上。我们必须选择快乐,每天都要选择它。

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

唯一正确的行为是那些不需要解释和道歉的行为。

To be a hero or a heroine, one must give an order to oneself.

要成为一个英雄或女英雄,必须给自己一个命令。

Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.

不要妥协自己。你就是你所拥有的一切。

Guess, if you can, and choose, if you dare.

如果可以,请猜测;如果敢于,请选择。