But when, in the first setting out, he takes it for granted without proof, that distinctions found in the structure of all languages, have no foundation in nature; this surely is too fastidious a way of treating the common sense of mankind.

  • -- Thomas Reid 托马斯·里德

但是,当他第一次出发的时候,他认为一切语言的结构上的差别在本质上都是没有根据的,这是没有证据的。这肯定是对待人类常识的一种过于挑剔的方式。

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In the evolution of mankind there has always been a certain degree of social coherence.

在人类的进化过程中,始终存在着一定程度的社会一致性。

When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?

什么时候人类才能被说服并同意通过仲裁来解决他们的困难?