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Bacchus, n.: A convenient deity invented by the ancients as an excuse for getting drunk.

  • -- Ambrose Bierce 比尔斯

酒神巴克斯,n。酒神古代发明的一种方便的神，用作醉酒的借口

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Ancient societies had anthropomorphic gods: a huge pantheon expanding into centuries of dynastic drama; fathers and sons, martyred heroes, star-crossed lovers, the deaths of kings - stories that taught us of the danger of hubris and the primacy of humility.

古代社会有拟人化的神:一个巨大的万神殿扩展到几个世纪的王朝戏剧;父亲和儿子，殉难的英雄，不幸的恋人，国王的死亡——这些故事告诉我们傲慢的危险和谦逊的首要地位。

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We cannot certainly, have any excuse either for taking any thing that belongs to our masters without their leave, or for being unfaithful in their business.

我们当然不能有任何借口，不经主人允许就拿走他的东西，或者在他的事务上不忠。

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They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.

它们在走廊的尽头;按照他们古老的习俗，退休后他们喝茶，谈情说爱。

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I like being famous when it's convenient for me and completely anonymous when it's not.

我喜欢在方便的时候出名，不方便的时候完全默默无闻。

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Anyone can find an excuse. It takes a special person to find the time.

任何人都能找到借口。只有特别的人才能找到时间。

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The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes convenient.

腮红很漂亮，但有时也很方便。

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