The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.

  • -- John Stuart Mill 约翰·斯图尔特·密尔

只有一种自由配得上这个名字,那就是以我们自己的方式追求我们自己的利益,只要我们不企图剥夺别人的利益,或妨碍他们为获得这种利益所作的努力。

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Felicity, the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the enjoyment of external things; and I firmly believe it requires but a little philosophy to make a man happy in whatever state he is.

与满足为伴的幸福,与其说是在享受外在的东西,不如说是在我们自己的胸中;我坚信,无论一个人处于何种状态,只要有一点哲学就能使他幸福。

But understanding will always require some effort. You probably wouldn't admire a friend who was good at everything if it cost her no effort.

但理解总是需要一些努力。你可能不会钦佩一个什么都擅长的朋友,如果她不付出任何努力的话。

Liberty without learning is always in peril and learning without liberty is always in vain.

没有学习的自由总是危险的,没有自由的学习总是徒劳的。

There is so much freedom in not having to choose.

没有选择的自由是如此之多。