Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.

  • -- Thomas Hobbes 托马斯·霍布斯

人的本性就是如此,无论他们如何承认别人比自己更机智、更雄辩或更有学问;然而,他们几乎不会相信有许多人像他们一样聪明。

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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

没有尊重的感觉,人与野兽有什么区别呢?

In fact, to gull a fool seems to me an exploit worthy of a witty man.

事实上,欺骗一个傻瓜在我看来是一种值得一个机智的人去做的事情。

The most eloquent silence; that of two mouths meeting in a kiss.

最雄辩的沉默;接吻是两张嘴接吻。

You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.

你可以假装很严肃;你不能装聪明。

Money is more eloquent that a dozen members of parliament.

钱比十几个国会议员更有说服力。

Men! The only animal in the world to fear.

男人!世界上唯一害怕的动物。