Habituated from our Infancy to trample upon the Rights of Human Nature, every generous, every liberal Sentiment, if not extinguished, is enfeebled in our Minds.

  • -- George Mason IV 乔治梅森四世

我们从小就习惯于践踏人性的权利,每一种慷慨、每一种自由的感情,如果没有熄灭,也会在我们的头脑中衰弱下去。

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The existing principle of selfish interest and competition has been carried to its extreme point; and, in its progress, has isolated the heart of man, blunted the edge of his finest sensibilities, and annihilated all his most generous impulses and sympathies.

现行的自私利益和竞争原则已经到了极点;在这一过程中,它孤立了人类的心灵,钝化了人类最敏锐的感情,消灭了人类最慷慨的冲动和同情心。

A liberal public is interesting to have as an audience. It is for that very reason that corporations make such an effort to ally themselves with cultural institutions.

一个自由的公众作为听众是有趣的。正是出于这个原因,企业才如此努力地与文化机构结盟。

If we have anything kind to say, any tender sentiment to express, we feel a sense of shame.

如果我们有什么好话要说,有什么柔情要表达,我们会感到羞愧。

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

人性中最深刻的原则是渴望被欣赏。

I mean to defend the rights of individuals in a liberal prospect.

我的意思是在自由的前景下捍卫个人的权利。

It is easy to be generous out of another man's purse.

从别人的钱包里慷慨大方是很容易的。

A jealous ear hears all things.

嫉妒的耳朵能听到一切。