The existing principle of selfish interest and competition has been carried to its extreme point; and, in its progress, has isolated the heart of man, blunted the edge of his finest sensibilities, and annihilated all his most generous impulses and sympathies.

  • -- Frances Wright 弗朗西丝·莱特

现行的自私利益和竞争原则已经到了极点;在这一过程中,它孤立了人类的心灵,钝化了人类最敏锐的感情,消灭了人类最慷慨的冲动和同情心。

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It's also selfish because it makes you feel good when you help others. I've been helped by acts of kindness from strangers. That's why we're here, after all, to help others.

这也是自私的,因为当你帮助别人的时候,你会感觉很好。陌生人的善举帮助了我。这就是为什么我们来到这里,毕竟是为了帮助他人。

Not that I have any interest in saying goodbye to Rocky. I absolutely adore being involved and a part of something that is really a phenomenon.

并不是说我有兴趣跟洛奇说再见。我绝对喜欢参与其中,成为某种现象的一部分。

People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way.

世界各地的人都是人。有的好,有的坏,有的贪婪,有的慷慨。国与民相似,行事相同。

We're all generous, but with different things, like time, money, talent - criticism.

我们都很慷慨,但在时间、金钱、才能等方面却不尽相同——批评。

I read for interest and enjoyment, and when I cease to enjoy it I stop.

我读书是为了兴趣和享受,当我停止享受时,我就停止了。

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

我们之所以用耳朵去听,只是因为我们的心不够用。

The heart is the best reflective thinker.

心是最好的思考者。

You have to be selfish to be an actor.

当演员必须自私。