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Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain.

  • -- John Calvin 约翰·卡尔文

人的心是偶像崇拜和迷信的仓库;甚至如果一个人相信他自己的思想，他一定会抛弃上帝，在自己的头脑中铸造一些偶像。

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Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.

承诺意味着一个人有可能放弃他对某一目标或事业、一项运动或一种理想的同意的神经中枢，而这对他来说可能比他的生死更重要。

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Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.

人的本性是如此倾向于那些处于有趣处境的人，因此，一个年轻人，不管他是结婚了还是去世了，肯定会被人亲切地谈论。

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In following their line through, and those of Plantagenet and Tudor, there is but little to soothe the mind.

遵循他们的路线，金雀花王朝和都铎王朝的路线，几乎没有什么能抚慰心灵。

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One sees a blatant disregard for the precious souls of mankind.

人们看到的是对人类宝贵灵魂的公然漠视。

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Speak to the Devil and you'll hear the clatter of his hooves.

跟魔鬼说话，你就会听到他的马蹄声。

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Idolatry is really not good for anyone. Not even the idols.

偶像崇拜对任何人都没有好处。连偶像也没有。

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After thirty, a body has a mind of its own.

三十岁以后，人就有了自己的思想。

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A good heart never went to hell.

好心肠的人不会下地狱。

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