Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying.

  • -- Joseph Wood Krutch 美国作家克勒奇

一段时间后,任何委婉语都不再是委婉语,真正的含义开始显现出来。这是一场失败的比赛,但我们一直在努力。

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If there were two enemies hating each other for a long time, to me, the winner would be the one who finally has the courage to forgive.

如果有两个长期仇恨对方的敌人,对我来说,最终有勇气原谅对方的人就是胜利者。

Running started as a way of relaxing. It's the only time I have to myself. No phones or e-mails or faxes.

跑步开始是一种放松的方式。这是我唯一属于自己的时间。没有电话、电子邮件或传真。