Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The little ant tastes joyously the sweetness of honey and sugar. The mighty elephant trembles in pain under the agony of sharp goad.

  • -- John Ruskin 约翰·罗斯金

要谦卑,如同践踏在脚下的青草。小蚂蚁高兴地品尝着蜂蜜和糖的甜味。巨大的象被锋利的刺痛得发抖。

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The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter.

“威严”这个词现在已经没有了;但是,带着最深切的敬意和谦卑,我被称为伯爵。我能做什么?我接受了这个头衔,从那一刻起,我被称为彼得伯爵。

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。