Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

  • -- Joseph Addison 约瑟夫·艾迪生

有些美德只出现在苦难中,而另一些美德只出现在顺境中。

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Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

勇气是所有美德中最重要的,因为没有勇气,你就不能持续地实践任何其他美德。没有勇气,你可以反复练习任何美德,但没有勇气,你将一事无成。

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.

愿你心里怜悯众人的困苦窘迫。愿你的手按着你的资财按比例分给他们。

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.

美德的最高证明是拥有无限的力量而不滥用它。

When I am in the cellar of affliction, I look for the Lord's choicest wines.

我在患难的地窖里,寻求耶和华佳美的酒。

There is no way to prosperity, prosperity is the way.

没有通往繁荣的路,繁荣本身就是一条路。

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

成功是一位伟大的老师;逆境更大。