Let one persuade many, and he becomes confirmed and convinced, and cares for no better evidence.

  • -- Chauncey Wright 他的学生赖特

只要一个人说服了许多人,他就会变得坚定和确信,而不会在意任何更好的证据。

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I don't know whether the universe contains any evidence of intelligent design, but I can assure you that thousands of everyday products do not.

我不知道宇宙中是否有任何智能设计的证据,但我可以向你保证,成千上万的日常产品中没有。

You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe.

你无法说服一个相信任何事情的人;因为他们的信仰不是建立在证据的基础上,而是建立在对信仰的深层需求之上。

Tell me what you read and I'll tell you who you are is true enough, but I'd know you better if you told me what you reread.

告诉我你读了什么,我会告诉你你是谁,这是千真万确的,但如果你告诉我你重读了什么,我会更了解你。

I have to be an optimist and say that it might get better.

我不得不乐观地说,情况可能会好转。

Better a friend's bite than an enemy's caress.

朋友的撕咬胜过敌人的爱抚。

Caress your dog, and he'll spoil your clothes.

抚摸你的狗,它会弄坏你的衣服。