Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

  • -- Edward Gibbon 爱德华·吉本

让我们有方法地读书,并为自己提出一个研究的目标。阅读的作用是帮助我们思考。

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I would rather propose a bureau somewhat similar to that which we have in the Universal Postal Union.

我宁愿建议设立一个类似于我们在万国邮政联盟中所设的局。

Henceforth, language studies were no longer directed merely towards correcting grammar.

从此,语言研究不再仅仅针对纠正语法。

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

天生的能力就像天生的植物;他们需要通过学习来修剪。

We walk ourselves into ruts so deep we cannot see over them.

我们走进车辙如此之深以至于我们无法越过它们。

At Athens, wise men propose, and fools dispose.

在雅典,智者求婚,愚者谋事。

We cannot make good news out of bad practice.

我们不能把坏习惯变成好消息。