To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.

  • -- Sir Walter Scott 司各特

雄心勃勃地追求真正的荣誉、真正的光荣和我们本性的完美,是美德的根本原则和激励。

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When I was first elected I was puzzled why they were holding events in my honor as a mere freshman. I asked myself, why is a federal entity so involved in political activity?

当我第一次当选时,我很困惑为什么他们要为我这个大一新生举办这样的活动。我问自己,为什么一个联邦实体会如此积极地参与政治活动?

Will not a tiny speck very close to our vision blot out the glory of the world, and leave only a margin by which we see the blot? I know no speck so troublesome as self.

我们所看见的,不是极近处的一个小斑点,能涂抹世界的荣耀,只留下我们看见那斑点的余地吗?我不知道有什么比自我更麻烦的了。

And say my glory was I had such friends.

说我的荣耀就是我有这样的朋友。