On the human imagination events produce the effects of time. Thus, he who has travelled far and seen much is apt to fancy that he has lived long; and the history that most abounds in important incidents soonest assumes the aspect of antiquity.

  • -- James Fenimore Cooper 詹姆斯·费尼莫尔·库柏

在人类的想象中,事件产生了时间的影响。因此,远行而见多识广的人往往以为自己活得长久;而历史上最丰富的重要事件最快采取的方面的古代。

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At a family's most difficult time, I want to make sure at a minimum that they have the very basic of comforts: the ability to grieve their loss privately and the knowledge that their country is grateful for their loved one's sacrifice and service.

在一个家庭最困难的时刻,我想确保他们至少拥有最基本的舒适:能够私下哀悼他们的损失,知道他们的国家感激他们所爱的人的牺牲和服务。

I love my mother dearly, but it wouldn't be suitable for me to live with her all the time.

我非常爱我的妈妈,但是我不适合一直和她住在一起。