There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

  • -- Alexander Hamilton 亚历山大·汉密尔顿

人们对自由有一种热情,这种热情使人的天性在勇敢和英勇的行为中超越自我。

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The painting develops before my eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses. It is this which gives me the sense of complete liberty, and for this reason I am incapable of forming a plan or making a sketch beforehand.

这幅画在我眼前展开,随着它的展开,它的惊奇也随之展开。正是这一点给了我一种完全自由的感觉,正因为如此,我无法事先制定计划或勾画草图。

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

警惕公众自由。怀疑每一个接近那颗宝石的人。不幸的是,除了赤裸裸的武力外,没有任何东西能够保护它。一旦你放弃了这种力量,你就不可避免地会被毁灭。

I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate.

我认为每个人都应该记住宽容,尤其是在一个反动的政治世界里。实际上,我应该说,是一种反动的政治气候。

Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.

永远不要让你的热情超过你的慈善。前者是人,后者是神。

The political arena leaves one no alternative, one must either be a dunce or a rogue.

政治舞台上没有人可以选择,一个人要么是个笨蛋,要么是个流氓。

Sometimes heroism is nothing more than patience, curiosity, and a refusal to panic.

有时,英雄主义不过是耐心、好奇心和拒绝恐慌。

It's not so terrible when you lose money. When courage is lost, all is lost.

当你赔钱的时候并不可怕。失去勇气,就失去了一切。

You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.

你会做傻事,但要有热情去做。

I am not a hero. Life has not required it of me.

我不是英雄。生活并不要求我这样做。

Now I have the bravery to do fine things.

现在我有勇气做美好的事情。