If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common mind is the nearest criterion of truth.

  • -- George Bancroft 班克罗夫特

如果理性是一种普遍的能力,那么普通头脑的决定就是对真理最接近的判断标准。

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For humanism also appeals to man as man. It seeks to liberate the universal qualities of human nature from the narrow limitations of blood and soil and class and to create a common language and a common culture in which men can realize their common humanity.

因为人文主义也呼唤人的为人。它寻求把人类本性的普遍品质从血、土和阶级的狭隘限制中解放出来,并创造一种共同的语言和文化,在这种语言和文化中,人们可以实现他们共同的人性。

There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?

有一个标准,你可以通过它来判断你正在思考的想法和你正在做的事情是否适合你。标准是:他们给你带来内心的平静了吗?

The piano is a universal instrument. If you start there, learn your theory and how to read, you can go on to any other instrument.

钢琴是一种通用的乐器。如果你从那里开始,学习你的理论和如何阅读,你可以继续学习其他任何乐器。

Those who want the fewest things are nearest to the gods.

想要最少东西的人最接近上帝。

Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.

只有一个人的品格才是真正的价值标准。