The laws of probability, so true in general, so fallacious in particular.

  • -- Edward Gibbon 爱德华·吉本

概率论,一般来说是正确的,但特别错误。

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Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise.

从统计数据上看,我们当中任何一个人在这里的可能性是如此之小,以至于你会认为,仅仅是存在的事实就会让我们所有人都感到满足和惊喜。

Laws are generally not understood by three sorts of persons, viz, by those who make them, by those who execute them, and by those who suffer if they break them.

法律一般不为三种人所理解,即制定法律的人、执行法律的人以及违反法律的人。

Laws should act as the lower limits of acceptable behavior, not as a guide to noble action.

法律应该作为可接受行为的下限,而不是高尚行为的指南。

Life is a school of probability.

人生是一所概率的学校。