Better to be a strong man with a weak point, than to be a weak man without a strong point. A diamond with a flaw is more valuable that a brick without a flaw.

  • -- William J. H. Boetcker 威廉·J·H·伯特克

宁可做一个有弱点的强者,也不要做一个没有优点的弱者。有瑕疵的钻石比没有瑕疵的砖更有价值。

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I believe that nationalism is a very strong force, but there are other forces operating; there are tendencies pushing towards a larger picture, especially in Europe, I think; but I still think nationalism is real.

我相信民族主义是一种非常强大的力量,但还有其他力量在起作用;我认为,有一种趋势在推动一个更大的图景,尤其是在欧洲;但我仍然认为民族主义是真实存在的。

Many a man who pays rent all his life owns his own home; and many a family has successfully saved for a home only to find itself at last with nothing but a house.

许多付了一辈子房租的人拥有自己的房子;许多家庭成功地攒钱买了一所房子,最后却发现自己一无所有,只有一所房子。

Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

只有当所有的人都贡献了他们的柴火,他们才能建立一个强大的火。

The life of a good man is a continual warfare with his passions.

一个好人的生活就是与他的激情不断地斗争。