The object of man's worship, whatever it be, will naturally be his standard of perfection. He clothes it with every attribute, belonging, in his view, to a perfect character; and this character he himself endeavors to attain.

  • -- Simon Greenleaf 格林利夫

人类崇拜的对象,无论它是什么,自然会成为他的完美标准。在他看来,他的衣服具有完美性格的一切特征;他自己也在努力达到这个角色。

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There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

人之所以不快乐,最真实的原因莫过于自然地期望得到施舍和仁慈,结果却受到伤害和烦恼。

What's right and good doesn't come naturally. You have to stand up and fight for it - as if the cause depends on you, because it does.

对与善不是天生的。你必须站起来为之奋斗——就好像事业取决于你,因为它确实如此。