We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by the will of its majority, to bind themselves, but none to bind the succeeding generation, more than the inhabitants of another country.

  • -- Thomas Jefferson 托马斯·杰斐逊

我们可以把每一代人看作是一个独特的民族,他们有权利,按照大多数人的意愿,约束自己,但没有人比另一个国家的居民更能约束后代。

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The difference between me and other people in my generation is instead of saying the Internet's killing the record business, I say, 'Who cares about the record business, the Internet is enhancing music.'

我和我们这代人的不同之处在于,我不是说互联网正在扼杀唱片业务,而是说,‘谁在乎唱片业务呢,互联网正在促进音乐的发展。’

I kiss the soil as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother. I consider it my duty to be with my compatriots in this sublime and difficult moment.

我吻着大地,仿佛我把一吻放在了母亲的手上,因为祖国是我们尘世的母亲。我认为在这一崇高和困难的时刻与我的同胞在一起是我的责任。

Every human being is born an heir to an inheritance to which he can succeed only in a process of learning.

每个人生来都是一笔遗产的继承人,只有在学习的过程中,他才能继承这笔遗产。

I consider myself fortunate that I've been able to find a character that people have responded to.

我觉得自己很幸运,因为我能找到一个人们喜欢的角色。

No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.

没有女性与男性并肩作战,任何斗争都不可能成功。

My generation is now the door to memory. That is why I am remembering.

我们这一代人现在是通往记忆的大门。这就是为什么我在回忆。

One with the law is a majority.

一个有法律的人就是多数。

One and God make a majority.

一人与神成为多数。