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。

The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the body's total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form?

断裂波和它收缩时的肌肉遵循同样的规律。精致的线条汇集了身体的全部力量,在一个大胆的平衡。难道我的灵魂会遇到如此严峻的曲线,在它形成的道路上行进吗?

This growth in the number, speed of formation, permanence, delicacy and complexity of associations possible for an animal reaches its acme in the case of man.

动物在数量、形成速度、持久性、精微性和复杂联想方面的增长在人类身上达到了极致。

They thought we were going to hurt the game, but we just wanted to help ourselves, because the players needed to get together to protect their interests.

他们认为我们会伤害游戏,但我们只是想帮助自己,因为玩家需要团结起来保护他们的利益。

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

令人惊奇的是,当我们确信自己在履行自己的职责时,会激发起多大的决心、勇气和意志力。

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。

Joys too exquisite to last, And yet more exquisite when past.

欢乐太美好而难以持久,但当它逝去时,却更加美好。

I never thought I would be singing for the world.

我从未想过我会为世界歌唱。