A youthful mind is seldom totally free from ambition; to curb that, is the first step to contentment, since to diminish expectation is to increase enjoyment.

  • -- Frances Burney 弗朗西斯·伯尼

年轻的头脑很少能完全摆脱野心;抑制这种情绪是获得满足感的第一步,因为减少期望就是增加快乐。

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Maybe it's because I'm getting older, I'm finding enjoyment in things that stop time. Just the simple act of tasting a glass of wine is its own event. You're not downing a glass of wine in the midst of doing something else.

也许是因为我变老了,我在停止时间的事情中找到了乐趣。品尝一杯葡萄酒的简单行为本身就是一件大事。你不是在做别的事情的时候喝下一杯酒。

The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.

这段时间教会了我,我喜欢成为一个整体的一部分,而不仅仅是一个装模作样的人。不要误解我的意思——我也喜欢那样,但是我从真正倾听每个人的谈话中得到了更多的乐趣。

Music, which should pulsate with life, needs new means of expression, and science alone can infuse it with youthful vigor.

音乐应该随着生活的节奏而跳动,它需要新的表达方式,只有科学才能给它注入青春的活力。

I am not in this world to live up to other people's expectations, nor do I feel that the world must live up to mine.

我不是为了不辜负别人的期望而活在这个世界上的,我也不觉得这个世界必须不辜负我的期望。

We are Liverpool Football Club and the expectations are so high.

我们是利物浦足球俱乐部,人们对我们的期望很高。

Extend your "best before" date by living a youthful life.

通过年轻的生活来延长你“最好的”约会。