The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses.

  • -- Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊

造物主认为不应该在额头上标记出那些有能力成为优秀将军的人。因此,我们首先要蒙住他们的眼睛,然后让他们以巨大的损失为代价来学习交易。

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The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals.

这个行业的衰落似乎实际上对艺术有好处。我认为,一旦关注焦点从其贪婪的起源、裁员,转向支持与我们的时代和不断变化的理想相呼应的创造性愿景,这个行业就会找到出路。

One of the great lessons I've learned in athletics is that you've got to discipline your life. No matter how good you may be, you've got to be willing to cut out of your life those things that keep you from going to the top.

我在体育运动中学到的最重要的一课是,你必须约束你的生活。不管你有多优秀,你都必须愿意放弃那些阻碍你成功的东西。

When someone comes into your life, God sent them for a reason. Either to learn from them, or to be with them until the end.

当一个人走进你的生活,上帝派他们来是有原因的。要么向他们学习,要么和他们在一起直到最后。

Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words.

永远在内心寻找答案。不要被你周围的人、他们的想法或他们的话所影响。

That's what I've started to learn about this world. It might give, but it always takes away.

这就是我开始了解这个世界的原因。它可能会给予,但它总是带走。

I was born with a great gift, and sometimes with that comes a destructive streak.

我生来就有一种伟大的天赋,但有时也伴随着一种破坏性的倾向。

But on the other hand, I don't actively seek out stories or hunt them down.

但另一方面,我也不主动去寻找或寻找故事。

The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.

谦逊的青年以谦卑寻求教导,就会获得好运。

The proper study of mankind is man in his relation to his deity.

对人类的正确研究是人与神的关系。