When we say that Philosophy tries to clear up the meanings of concepts we do not mean that it is simply concerned to substitute some long phrase for some familiar word.

  • -- Charles D. Broad 查尔斯D.布罗德

当我们说哲学试图澄清概念的意义时,我们并不是说它只是简单地用一些长短语来代替一些熟悉的词。

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It is odd how learned persons fail to see that new terms and definitions are apt to mean new doubts and litigation.

奇怪的是,有学问的人竟没有认识到,新的术语和定义往往意味着新的怀疑和诉讼。

Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral law is written on the tablets of eternity.

意见改变,举止改变,信仰起起落落,但是道德律法却写在永恒的石板上。

If tomorrow were never to come, it would not be worth living today.

如果明天永远不会到来,就不值得活在今天。

Always be sincere, even when you don't mean it.

永远要真诚,即使你不是真心的。