Politics has always been the art of the possible. Today it's too often the art of the probable -- tinkering around the edges without any greater vision, without a sense of optimism and imagination.

  • -- John Kerry 克里

政治一直是可能性的艺术。如今,这往往是一种可能性的艺术——在没有更大远见、没有乐观和想象力的情况下,在边缘修修补补。

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Pessimism and optimism are slammed up against each other in my records, the tension between them is where it's all at, it's what lights the fire.

在我的记录中,悲观主义和乐观主义是相互猛烈抨击的,它们之间的紧张关系是问题所在,是点燃火焰的东西。

If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.

如果你想展望未来,想象一下一只靴子永远踩在一个人的脸上。

The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led.

乌合之众的鼻子就是想象力。这样,在任何时候,它都可以安静地引导。

The most positive men are the most credulous.

最积极的人最容易轻信别人。