However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue.

-- Wilhelm von Humboldt 威廉·冯·洪堡

无论邪恶的不道德行为有多大，我们都不能忘记，它并非没有其有益的后果。只有通过极端，人们才能到达智慧和美德的中间道路。

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A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned.

一个人生来就有眼睛和耳朵的欲望，喜欢美丽的风景和声音。如果他给他们让路，他们将导致他的不道德和缺乏约束，任何仪式的原则和礼仪将被抛弃。

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There's no doubt that I do have extremes of mood that are greater than just about anybody else I know.

毫无疑问，我确实有比我认识的任何人都更极端的情绪。

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Immorality: the morality of those who are having a better time.

不道德:那些过得更好的人的道德。

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