When the French nation gradually came into existence among the ruins of the Roman civilization in Gaul, a new language was at the same time slowly evolved.

  • -- Lytton Strachey 斯特莱切

当法兰西民族在高卢的罗马文明废墟中逐渐形成时,一种新的语言同时也在缓慢地发展。

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Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.

数以百万计的人活着就是为了战斗,为了建造宫殿和边界,为了塑造命运和社会;但是,任何时代的强大力量都是原创性和创造性的力量,深刻地影响着人类精神的根源。

I began my writing career in a very isolated place and time.

我开始我的写作生涯在一个非常孤立的地方和时间。