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一文不值
Worthless
The purpose of life is a life with a purpose, so I'd rather die for a cause than live a life that is worthless.
生活的目的是有目的的生活,所以我宁愿为事业而死,也不愿过没有价值的生活。
I think that if politics is just about getting your backside on important seats, then it's a pretty worthless endeavor.
我认为,如果政治只是为了在重要的位置上占得一席之地,那么这是一项相当没有价值的努力。
You can not be afraid when you get to this level to teach. I don't care what level you're at, if you don't teach, you're worthless.
当你达到这样的教学水平时,你就不会害怕了。我不在乎你的水平,如果你不教书,你就一文不值。
Advertising is a valuable economic factor because it is the cheapest way of selling goods, particularly if the goods are worthless.
广告是一个有价值的经济因素,因为它是最便宜的销售商品的方式,特别是如果商品是没有价值的。
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
恐惧来自不确定性。当我们完全确定自己的价值时,无论是价值还是价值,我们几乎不受恐惧的影响。
My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.
妈妈总是说我很珍贵,而爸爸总是说我一文不值。我认为这是平衡生活的一个很好的基础。
The best is he who calls men to the best. And those who heed the call are also blessed. But worthless who call not, heed not, but rest.
最好的人是召唤最好的人的人。那些听从召唤的人也是有福的。惟有那不求告的,是无用的,留心而得安息。
It is worthless talking about what we have been spared by death. Death grins at that I am sure. Death of all creation knows the value of life.
谈论我们幸免于死亡是毫无意义的。我敢肯定死神一定会笑。所有创造物的死亡都知道生命的价值。
There must be some one quality without which a work of art cannot exist; possessing which, in the least degree, no work is altogether worthless.
没有某种品质,艺术作品就不可能存在;拥有这些,在最小程度上,没有任何工作是完全没有价值的。
There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.
只要你知道该听什么,就不会有毫无价值的谈话。问题是谈话的生命。
But I finally concluded that it is an inalienable right of lovers everywhere to become temporarily worthless to the world, it may even be their duty.
但我最终得出结论,世界各地的恋人都有不可剥夺的权利,让自己暂时变得对这个世界毫无价值,这甚至可能是他们的责任。
The large majority of the Negroes who have put on the finishing touches of our best colleges are all but worthless in the development of their people.
在我们最好的大学里完成最后一笔工作的绝大多数黑人,对他们的人民的发展几乎毫无价值。
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题,再读几句。
Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test they prove worthless.
在这个世界上,真正的男人是可悲地缺乏的,因为当他们接受考验时,他们会证明自己毫无价值。
Contemplate the extent and stability of the heavens, and then at last cease to admire worthless things.
思考天空的范围和稳定性,然后最终停止欣赏毫无价值的东西。
If a worthless fellow be with thee, do not let him go, or else one worse will come to thee.
若有坏人与你同在,不可容他去,恐怕有一个更坏的到你这里来。
Head knowledge is worthless, unless accompanied by submission of the will and right action.
头脑的知识是没有价值的,除非伴随着意志和正确的行动。
We need to hear the excuses men make to themselves for their worthlessness.
我们需要听到人们为自己的无价值找的借口。
Without enthusiasm then what we have surrounded ourselves with becomes worthless.
没有热情,我们周围的一切就会变得毫无价值。