The presentations and conceptions of the average man of the world are formed and dominated, not by the full and pure desire for knowledge as an end in itself, but by the struggle to adapt himself favourably to the conditions of life.

  • -- Ernst Mach 恩斯特马赫

世界上一般人的表象和观念的形成和支配,并非出于对知识本身作为目的的充分而纯粹的渴望,而是为了使自己更好地适应生活条件而进行的斗争。

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Planting native species in our gardens and communities is increasingly important, because indigenous insects, birds and wildlife rely on them. Over thousands, and sometimes millions, of years they have co-evolved to live in local climate and soil conditions.

在我们的花园和社区种植本土物种越来越重要,因为本土昆虫、鸟类和野生动物都依赖它们。在数千年,有时甚至是数百万年的时间里,它们共同进化,适应了当地的气候和土壤条件。

Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.

财产可能被摧毁,货币可能失去购买力;但是,性格、健康、知识和良好的判断力在任何情况下都是需要的。