The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other. Our children see this, and learn to imitate it.

  • -- Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊

奴隶主和奴隶之间的整个贸易,一方面是最激烈的激情、最不懈的专制统治和另一方面是卑贱的服从的永恒活动。我们的孩子看到了这一点,并学会模仿。

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People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives.

那些相信自己有能力控制自己生活的人比那些不相信自己有能力改变生活的人更健康、更有效、更成功。

What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?

当一个精明的商人不知道他的计划在执行之前可能是非法的,他会在任何新的商业分支中冒险吗?

People aren't always going to be there for you, that's why you learn to handle things on your own.

人不会永远在你身边,这就是为什么你要学会自己处理事情。

I think it's important to remember that to exercise you don't have to run a sprint.

我认为重要的是要记住,要锻炼你并不一定要跑短跑。

You can learn so much from children, and you can give them so much.

你可以从孩子身上学到很多,你可以给他们很多。

My passion is my family and the world of fashion.

我的激情是我的家庭和时尚世界。

My passion and energy get mistaken for anger.

我的激情和精力被误认为是愤怒。