We buy books because we believe we're buying the time to read them.

  • -- Warren Zevon 沃伦·泽方

我们买书是因为我们相信我们在买时间来阅读它们。

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On the other hand, the waging of peace as a science, as an art, is in its infancy. But we can trace its growth, its steady progress, and the time will come when there will be particular individuals designated to assume responsibility for and leadership of this movement.

另一方面,和平作为一门科学、一门艺术的实现还处于起步阶段。但是,我们可以追溯它的成长,它的稳步进步,总有一天会有特定的个人被指定为这场运动的负责人和领导者。

To live single is not such a fearful disaster. I believe it may be a sign of a step forward in culture, education and the quality of life.

单身并不是一场可怕的灾难。我相信这可能是文化、教育和生活质量向前迈进的一个标志。

I believe it is my duty as a performer to raise issues in the world of things we're afraid to look at.

我相信,作为一个表演者,我有责任在我们害怕看到的世界里提出问题。

There are people out there who will not read books, but somehow they'll read my books.

有些人不会读书,但他们会读我的书。

A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.

一本书是一件极好的礼物。虽然它可能会磨损,但它永远不会变老。

It took me a long time to realize this: We get to choose what defines us.

我花了很长时间才意识到这一点:我们可以选择自己的定义。

Not being the sort to throw a book, she pounded her fist on her cushion.

她不是那种会扔书的人,她用拳头捶着垫子。

Grown men have been seen fleeing after reading the menu posted outside.

有人看到成年男子在阅读了贴在外面的菜单后逃跑。