Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.

  • -- Charles Simmons 查尔斯·西蒙斯

迅速不仅是一种责任,也是良好礼貌的一部分;它有利于财富、声誉、影响和用途;稍加注意和精力就会养成习惯,使之变得轻松愉快。

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I am in the process of trying to decide whether I can make a substantive and productive contribution to the policy-making process. I was always there because I wanted to work on the pressing issues of the day - I'm interested in energy, I'm interested in the climate bill and technology policy.

我正在努力决定我是否能对决策过程作出实质性和富有成效的贡献。我一直都在那里,因为我想处理当下紧迫的问题——我对能源感兴趣,我对气候法案和技术政策感兴趣。

A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires.

一个坚强、成功的人不是环境的受害者。他创造了有利的条件。他内在的力量和能量迫使事情按照他的愿望发展。

I don't consider myself a martial-arts star. I'd be offended and disappointed if I got a reputation as a martial-arts star.

我不认为自己是武术明星。如果我得到一个武术明星的名声,我会感到生气和失望。

A good reputation stands still; a bad one runs.

良好的声誉不变;坏的跑。