If the egotist is weak, his egotism is worthless. If the egotist is strong, acute, full of distinctive character, his egotism is precious, and remains a possession of the race.

  • -- Alexander Smith 亚历山大·史密斯

如果自负者软弱,他的利己主义就毫无价值。如果自我主义者是强大的、敏锐的、个性鲜明的,那么他的自我主义就是宝贵的,并且仍然是人类的财产。

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The best is he who calls men to the best. And those who heed the call are also blessed. But worthless who call not, heed not, but rest.

最好的人是召唤最好的人的人。那些听从召唤的人也是有福的。惟有那不求告的,是无用的,留心而得安息。

The wisest of you men is he who has realized, like Socrates, that in respect of wisdom he is really worthless.

你们当中最聪明的人,就是像苏格拉底那样,认识到自己在智慧方面是一文不值的人。

If the owner of a calabash calls it a worthless calabash, others will join him to use it to pack rubbish.

如果葫芦的主人称它为无用葫芦,其他人就会和他一起用它来装垃圾。

You can make plans but if the opposition plays well, then all your plans become worthless.

你可以制定计划,但如果对手做得好,那么你所有的计划都将变得毫无价值。