A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor's.

  • -- Richard Whately 理查德·怀特利

追求自身的利益,不是自私;只有忽视他人的利益,才是自私。

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A lot of journalism wants to have what they call objectivity without them having a commitment to pursuing the truth, but that doesn't work. Objectivity requires belief in and a commitment toward pursuing the truth - having an object outside of our personal point of view.

很多新闻工作者希望在没有追求真相的承诺的情况下拥有他们所说的客观性,但这是行不通的。客观需要对追求真理的信念和承诺——拥有我们个人观点之外的目标。

It can be rebuilt if other countries with selfish interests will not meddle, as has been done in the past.

如果其他自私的国家不像过去那样干涉,它是可以重建的。

I find that the crazy narcissists, the selfish loons are often the most fun to be around, weirdly.

奇怪的是,我发现那些疯狂的自恋者和自私的笨蛋往往是最有趣的。

I went to college thinking of maybe pursuing a career in film criticism.

我上大学的时候想从事电影批评方面的工作。

A wholesome oblivion of one's neighbours is the beginning of wisdom.

彻底忘却邻居是智慧的开端。

A friend to my table and wine, is no good neighbour.

与我同桌饮酒的朋友,未必是好邻居。