Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.

  • -- Louisa May Alcott 路易莎·梅·阿尔科特

自负败坏最优秀的天才。真正的天赋和善良不会被长期忽视;即使是这样,拥有和利用好它的意识应该满足一个人,所有力量的最大魅力是谦虚。

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With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

对于能力有限的人,谦虚只是诚实。但在有才能的人面前,却是虚伪。

The easiest kind of relationship is with ten thousand people, the hardest is with one.

最简单的关系是和一万个人在一起,最难的关系是和一个人在一起。

Conceit is God's gift to little men.

自负是上帝给小人物的礼物。