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爱国主义
Patriotism
In this age, in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it, nothing can succeed. Whoever molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes, or pronounces judicial decisions.
在这个时代，在这个国家，民意决定一切。有了它，没有什么会失败;相反，没有什么能成功。塑造公众情绪的人比制定法律或宣布司法决定的人更有深度。
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
道德上的懦弱使我们不敢说出自己的想法，这对这个国家来说就像不负责任的言论一样危险。正确的方法并不总是受欢迎和容易的方法。在不受欢迎的时候坚持正义是对道德品质的真正考验。
What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national responsibility ... a patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
在我们这个时代，爱国主义是什么意思?我冒昧地说，我们的意思是一种国家责任感……这是一种爱国主义，它不是短暂的、狂热的情感爆发，而是一生平静而坚定的奉献。
I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.
我并不是要完全排除爱国主义的概念。我知道它的存在，我知道它在目前的竞争中发挥了很大作用。但是，我要大胆地说，一场伟大和持久的战争决不能仅靠这一原则来支持。它必须得到利益或某种回报的前景的帮助。
Each man must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, which course is patriotic and which isn't. You cannot shirk this and be a man. To decide against your conviction is to be an unqualified and excusable traitor, both to yourself and to your country, let me label you as they may.
每个人必须自己决定什么是对的，什么是错的，什么是爱国的，什么不是。你不能逃避，要像个男人。无论对你自己还是对你的国家，对你的定罪作出反对的决定都是一个毫无资格和可以原谅的叛徒，让我给你贴上这样的标签吧。
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Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive.
当权者总是认为批评他们的政策是危险的。他们总是把自己的政策等同于爱国主义，认为批评具有颠覆性。
Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity.
我们的国家并不是我们唯一应该效忠的国家。这也归功于正义和人类。
What pity is it That we can die, but once to serve our country.
可惜的是，我们可以死，但只有一次为我们的国家服务。
Patriotism demands the ability to feel shame as much as to feel pride.
爱国主义既要求感到自豪，也要求感到羞耻。
On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!
共和国的希望寄托在哪里?一个国家，一种语言，一面旗帜!
Love of country is like love of woman -- he loves her best who seeks to bestow on her the highest good.
对国家的爱就像对女人的爱一样——把最好的东西送给她的人，他也爱她。