The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.

  • -- Washington Allston 华盛顿奥尔斯顿

智者唯一值得与之竞争的是他自己。

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Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

战斗是人类能沉溺其中的最壮观的竞争。它带出所有最好的东西;它去掉了所有的底数。在战斗中人人都害怕。懦夫是那种让恐惧战胜责任感的人。责任是男人的本质。

The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living.

古代作家的赞美不是来自对死者的崇敬,而是来自对生者的竞争和相互嫉妒。