Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

  • -- Ulysses S. Grant 格兰特

国家和个人一样,都要为他们的罪行受到惩罚。

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Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.

只有人们渴望和平和兄弟情谊,世界才能变得更美好。无论对个人还是对国家,即使是暂时获得的和平也不会是永久的,除非它建立在永恒原则的坚实基础之上。

We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men.

我们听说过国富论、生产能力论、市场供求论,却忘记了这些词不再有任何意义,如果它们有任何意义的话,那么人类的幸福、劳动和必需品也就不再有任何意义了。

Because people should not be punished for loving and hoping and holding their hearts open.

因为人们不应该因为爱、希望和敞开心扉而受到惩罚。

Let me say the good are often punished unfairly.

让我说,好人常常受到不公平的惩罚。