To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society entirely to our liking, knowledge which in fact we do not possess, is likely to make us do much harm.

  • -- Friedrich August von Hayek 哈耶克

如果我们相信自己拥有知识和力量,能够完全按照自己的喜好来塑造社会的进程,而实际上我们并不拥有这些知识,那么我们很可能会受到很大的伤害。

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Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.

很少有人有真正的艺术才能。因此,通过努力来刺激局势既不合适,也没有效果。如果你有一种强烈的,不安分的写作或绘画的冲动,只要吃点甜食,这种感觉就会过去。

If I have one criticism of the other late-night shows, it's that they're almost entirely scripted.

如果说我对其他深夜节目有什么批评的话,那就是它们几乎完全是照本写的。

The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.

理智真正的胜利在于它使我们能够与那些没有理智的人相处。

Pessimism only describes an attitude, and not facts, and hence is entirely subjective.

悲观主义只描述一种态度,而不是事实,因此完全是主观的。