For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe. Marriage is a scheme to accomplish exactly that same end.

  • -- H. L. Mencken 门肯

因为正是相互信任,甚至比共同利益更能把人与人之间的关系维系在一起。我们的朋友很少对我们有益,但他们使我们感到安全。婚姻就是为了达到同样的目的。

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The first task of the association must therefore be to form the young members.

因此,协会的首要任务必须是形成年轻的成员。

One can advise comfortably from a safe port.

人们可以从安全的港口舒适地提出建议。

Safe is just another word for scared.

安全只是恐惧的另一种说法。