The rule of the game was never assume that anybody, however honorable, would be able to stand up under torture. If Mr. X, who knew where I was, was caught for some reason, I should move.

  • -- Abraham Pais 亚伯拉罕·派斯

游戏的规则是永远不要假设任何人,无论多么光荣,都能在酷刑下站起来。如果知道我在哪里的X先生因为某种原因被抓住了,我就会搬家。

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Negro banks, as a rule, have failed because the people, taught that their own pioneers in business cannot function in this sphere, withdrew their deposits.

一般来说,黑人银行之所以倒闭,是因为人们被教育说,他们自己的商业先驱不能在这个领域发挥作用,于是取出了存款。

The world presents enough problems if you believe it to be a world of law and order; do not add to them by believing it to be a world of miracles.

如果你相信这是一个法治的世界,那么这个世界就会出现足够多的问题;不要相信这是一个充满奇迹的世界。

Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.

最光荣的是为国家服务;就是不出言语,也不可轻看。

Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you.

知道你为什么相信,明白你所相信的,并且拥有你内在信仰的理由。

A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.

一个善良而忠实的法官总是喜欢高尚的东西而不喜欢权宜之计。

No man ruleth safely but he that is willingly ruled.

人若不甘心受辖制,就不能安稳地掌权。