The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

  • -- William James 威廉·詹姆斯

人性中最深刻的原则是渴望被欣赏。

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To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.

注意艺术家的局限,不过是定义他的才能。记者对呈现在他眼前的每一件事都能写得同样好,但一个有创造力的作家只有在他最深切同情的范围和性格之内才能写得最好。

It will, of course, be understood that directly or indirectly, soon or late, every advance in the sciences of human nature will contribute to our success in controlling human nature and changing it to the advantage of the common weal.

当然,我们将认识到,人类本性科学的每一项进步,迟早都会直接或间接地促进我们成功地控制人类本性,并将其改变为有利于共同福祉。

Shakespeare reveals human nature brilliantly: he shines a light on our instinctive desire to dominate each other.

莎士比亚精彩地揭示了人性:他照亮了我们本能地想要支配彼此的欲望。

The deepest need of men is not food and clothing and shelter, important as they are. It is God.

人最需要的不是衣食住行,尽管衣食住行很重要。它是上帝。