Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. They are but improved means to an unimproved end.

  • -- Henry David Thoreau 亨利·大卫·梭罗

我们的发明往往是漂亮的玩具,分散我们的注意力从严肃的事情。它们只是改进的手段,以达到未改进的目的。

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I believe that the purpose for which I and my fellow soldiers entered upon this war should have been so clearly stated as to have made it impossible to change them, and that, had this been done, the objects which actuated us would now be attainable by negotiation.

我相信,我和我的战友们参加这场战争的目的应该如此明确,以致不可能改变他们,如果做到了这一点,现在就可以通过谈判达成激励我们的目标。

I looked up, and I really didn't know what had happened. He was saying sorry [as he crossed home plate], so I was like, OK. I don't think he'd do that to me [on purpose].

我抬头一看,真的不知道发生了什么事。他说对不起(当他越过本垒板),所以我说,好吧。我认为他不会[故意]那样对我。

The greatest love stories are not those in which love is only spoken, but those in which it is acted upon.

最伟大的爱情故事不是那些只说爱的故事,而是那些付诸行动的故事。

I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them.

我想让我的孩子拥有所有我买不起的东西。然后我想搬去和他们一起住。

I am someone who values truth - actual truth as opposed to 'truthiness.'

我是一个重视真理的人——真实的真理,而不是“真实”。

I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.

我认为现在的孩子需要更多地了解道德和价值观。

Relationships unlock certain parts of who we are supposed to be.

人际关系打开了我们应该成为的人的某些部分。

Treasure your relationships, not your possessions.

珍惜你的人际关系,而不是你的财产。