What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects.

-- Walter Horatio Pater 佩特

因此，重要的不是评论家应该对智慧的美有一个正确的抽象定义，而是一种气质，一种被美的存在深深打动的力量。

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Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda.

任何一位成功的候选人都应该具备解读法律的气质和公正解读法律的智慧。下一任最高法院法官应该有保护个人权利的记录，并强烈愿意搁置任何政治议程。

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No one connected intimately with a writer has any appreciation of his temperament, except to think him overdoing everything.

与作家有密切关系的人，除了认为他做得太过火之外，谁也不欣赏他的气质。

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Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.

品格高于才智。伟大的灵魂不仅会思考，也会坚强地生活。

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The intellect is always fooled by the heart.

智慧总是被心愚弄。

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