He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

  • -- Sir Walter Scott 司各特

他是最好的水手,能在最小的风向范围内航行,并能从最大的障碍中获得动力。

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Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.

反对是生活中很自然的一部分。正如我们通过克服对手来锻炼身体肌肉——比如举重——我们通过克服挑战和逆境来锻炼性格肌肉。

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

患难中的朋友是我最珍惜的。我能更好地信任那些帮助我度过黑暗时光的人,而不是那些愿意和我一起享受繁荣阳光的人。

There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.

毫无疑问,生命赐予我们,不是为了享受,而是为了克服;需要克服。

Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.

有时候我们盯着一扇关着的门太久,以至于我们太晚才看到那扇开着的门。