A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner, but more durable alloy.

  • -- Samuel Butler 塞缪尔巴特勒

美德要有用,就像黄金一样,必须用更普通、更耐用的合金来合金化。

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When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

当美德和谦虚照亮她的魅力时,一个美丽女人的光彩就比天上的星星还要明亮,抵抗她的力量的影响是徒劳的。

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

金牌是用汗水、鲜血、眼泪和每天在健身房的努力换来的。

Fidelity - a virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

忠诚——一种即将被背叛的人所特有的美德。

Even the just may sin with an open chest of gold before them.

即使是正直的人,在他们面前也有可能犯罪。