Scientists do stand on the shoulders of giants, just as do writers. Conversely, in the arts we do make discoveries. We do refine our tools. So I am arguing with, or at least playing with, the idea that art never improves.

  • -- Ian McEwan 伊恩·麦克尤恩

科学家确实站在巨人的肩膀上,就像作家一样。相反,在艺术方面,我们确实有所发现。我们确实在改进我们的工具。所以我反对,或者至少是玩弄,艺术永远不会进步的观点。

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The idea is that the state doesn't have rights to limit individuals' wants and passions. I disagree with that. I think we absolutely have rights because there are consequences to letting people live out whatever wants or passions they desire.

其理念是,国家无权限制个人的欲望和激情。我不同意这一点。我认为我们绝对有权利,因为让人们随心所欲地生活是有后果的。

It is the mark of a great man that he puts to flight all ordinary calculations. He is at once sublime and touching, childlike and of the race of giants.

这是一个伟人的标志,他把一切平凡的算计都付诸行动。他既崇高又感人,既孩子气又有巨人的血统。

In the early days, I often felt that I was taking a math test when we were playing. It was a profound feeling of having to prove myself.

在最初的日子里,我经常觉得当我们玩的时候我在参加数学考试。这是一种需要证明自己的深刻感受。

What do I have to cheat for? I've always been playing against people older than me anyways. So what do I have to cheat for?

我为什么要作弊?我总是和比我年长的人比赛。那么我为什么要作弊呢?

Most pieces just depict the finished product. This piece shows the beginning stages, too, and the formulation of the idea.

大多数作品只是描述成品。这篇文章也展示了这个想法的开始阶段和构想。

If I have not seen as far as others, it is because giants were standing on my shoulders.

如果说我没有像别人看得那么远,那是因为巨人站在我的肩膀上。