The cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should be hushed. A sentiment more unworthy of a free country could hardly be propagated.

  • -- William Ellery Channing 钱宁

一直以来的呼声是,一旦宣战,所有的反对意见都应保持沉默。对于一个自由国家来说,一种更不值得的情绪是难以传播的。

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Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

道德上的懦弱使我们不敢说出自己的想法,这对这个国家来说就像不负责任的言论一样危险。正确的方法并不总是受欢迎和容易的方法。在不受欢迎的时候坚持正义是对道德品质的真正考验。

Wars are often waged not because of what we believe, but because of the things we want others to believe.

战争常常不是因为我们相信什么,而是因为我们希望别人相信什么。

It is a sweet and seemly thing to die for one's country.

为祖国而死是一件甜蜜而体面的事。

In war, truth is the first casualty.

在战争中,真理是第一个牺牲者。