When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.

  • -- William Hazlitt 威廉·哈兹里特

当一件事不再是争论的话题时,它也就不再是人们感兴趣的话题。

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Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

道德上的懦弱使我们不敢说出自己的想法,这对这个国家来说就像不负责任的言论一样危险。正确的方法并不总是受欢迎和容易的方法。在不受欢迎的时候坚持正义是对道德品质的真正考验。

People are worried about the degree to which corporate interest is starting to threaten human interest.

人们担心企业利益开始威胁到人类利益的程度。

I believe in the necessity for struggle by people at the bottom of any society.

我相信任何社会底层的人们都有必要进行斗争。

Where the state begins, individual liberty ceases, and vice versa.

国家从哪里开始,个人自由就从哪里结束,反之亦然。

I am a man, and whatever concerns humanity is of interest to me.

我是一个人,任何与人类有关的事情我都感兴趣。

It never ceases to amaze me that I get to do this for a living.

我以做这件事为生,这一直让我感到惊奇。