It is safest to be moderately base - to be flexible in shame, and to be always ready for what is generous, good, and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue.

  • -- Sydney Smith 史密斯

适度的卑贱是最安全的——在羞愧中保持灵活,随时准备好接受慷慨、善良和公正的东西,而任何东西都可以从美德中获得。

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But that's not enough: To maintain energy security, one needs a supply system that provides a buffer against shocks. It needs large, flexible markets. And it's important to acknowledge the fact that the entire energy supply chain needs to be protected.

但这还不够:要维持能源安全,就需要一个供应体系,为冲击提供缓冲。它需要庞大而灵活的市场。承认整个能源供应链需要保护这一事实是很重要的。

Pipelines are by far the safest way to transport petroleum. They are safer than tankers, safer than trucks, safer than rail.

管道是迄今为止最安全的石油运输方式。它们比油轮更安全,比卡车更安全,比铁路更安全。

It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.

有原则固然好,但在钱的问题上你必须灵活。

'Tis safest in matrimony to begin with a little aversion.

在婚姻生活中,从厌恶开始是最安全的。