Liberalism is the supreme form of generosity; it is the right which the majority concedes to minorities and hence itis the noblest cry that has ever resounded on this planet.

  • -- Jose Ortega y Gasset 加塞

自由主义是慷慨的最高形式;这是大多数人向少数人承认的权利,因此这是这个星球上有史以来最崇高的呼声。

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My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles.

我反对自由主义的理由是,自由主义是把最高层次的哲学思想而不是政治原则引入到生活的实际事务中去。

By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.

我所说的自由,是指确保每个人在做他认为是他的职责的事情时受到保护,不受权威、多数、习俗和意见的影响。

Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. Conservatives feel they deserve everything they've stolen.

自由主义者觉得他们的财产不值得拥有。保守派认为他们所偷的一切都是他们应得的。

Shall we then judge a country by the majority, or by the minority? By the minority, surely.

我们是按多数人呢。是按少数人呢。当然是少数人。

How a minority, Reaching majority, Seizing authority, Hates a minority!

少数, 达到多数, 抓住权力, 讨厌少数!