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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I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.

我意识到爱国主义是不够的。我必须对任何人都没有仇恨或怨恨。

Roused by the lash of his own stubborn tail our lion now will foreign foes assail.

我们的狮子被它自己顽固的尾巴的鞭笞所唤醒,现在它将会受到外国敌人的攻击。

If any honor existed in war, it was in fighting to protect others from harm.

如果说战争中有什么荣誉的话,那就是保护他人免受伤害。

Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill.

民族主义是一只在自己粪堆上啼叫的蠢公鸡。