Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.

  • -- Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊

有时人们说,人不能把自己托付给别人。那么他能被别人信任吗?我们岂是遇见天使作王治理他呢。让历史来回答这个问题。

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It's risky in a marriage for a man to come home too late, but it can sometimes pose an even greater risk if he comes home too early.

在婚姻中,男人回家太晚是有风险的,但如果他回家太早,有时会带来更大的风险。

I sometimes use a lot of light greens and greys when I feel there is sadness in the painting.

当我感到画中有悲伤的时候,我有时会用很多淡绿色和灰色。

We are not angels. Nor are we the devils you have made us out to be.

我们不是天使。我们也不是你所塑造的恶魔。

The most important political office is that of the private citizen.

最重要的政治职务是普通公民的职务。

You look like her; the angel I have seen in my dreams.

你长得像她;我在梦中见到的天使。

The king reigns, but does not govern.

国王统治,但不统治。