Whether the gentleman is capable or not, he is loved all the same; conversely the petty man is loathed all the same.

  • -- Xunzi 荀子

无论绅士是否有能力,他都同样受到人们的爱戴;反之,心胸狭窄的人同样令人厌恶。

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A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.

王室是个有趣的想法。它把主权的骄傲降低到微不足道的生活水平。

Great wisdom is generous; petty wisdom is contentious. Great speech is impassioned, small speech cantankerous.

大知闲闲,小知间间。大言炎炎,小言詹詹。

His locked, lettered, braw brass collar, Shewed him the gentleman and scholar.

他那上了锁、上了字的黄铜硬领,显出他是一位绅士和学者。

A gentleman can live through anything.

绅士可以忍受任何事情。