The best translations cannot convey to us the strength and exquisite delicacy of thought in its native garb, and he to whom such books are shut flounders about in outer darkness.

  • -- Edwin Booth 德文·布斯

即使是最好的译本,也无法向我们传达思想的力量和细腻,而对这样的书闭门不出的人,只能在外面的黑暗中挣扎。

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But every company of the future is going to be in the business of exquisite care - which means quick turnaround time and convenience. To deliver exquisite care, you need an organization that coordinates well and listens well.

但未来的每一家公司都将从事精致护理业务——这意味着快速周转时间和便利。要提供精致的护理,你需要一个协调良好、善于倾听的组织。

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

能够有稳定的友谊和持久的爱情,这不仅是心灵善良的两大证明,也是精神力量的两大证明。

The truly powerful feed ideology to the masses like fast food while they dine on the most rarified delicacy of all: impunity.

真正有权势的人把意识形态灌输给大众,就像快餐一样,而他们吃的却是最稀有的美味:逍遥法外。

If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them.

你若心里刚强,就能除掉人的污秽,并不思念他们。

I never thought that I'd be considered to have a good body. I was bony up top and kind of dumpy on the bottom.

我从来没有想过我会被认为有一个好身体。我上面骨瘦如柴,下面有点矮胖。

Man, of all the animals, is probably the only one to regard himself as a great delicacy.

在所有的动物中,人类可能是唯一把自己视为美味佳肴的动物。

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

适度是一种美德,只有那些被认为有其他选择的人。

Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.

复习是写作的一大乐趣。