The horrors of the Second World War, the chilling winds of the Cold War and the crushing weight of the Iron Curtain are little more than fading memories. Ideals that once commanded great loyalty are now taken for granted.

  • -- Jan Peter Balkenende 扬·彼得·巴尔克嫩德

第二次世界大战的恐怖、冷战的凛冽寒风和铁幕的重压,只不过是逐渐消逝的记忆。曾经要求高度忠诚的理想现在被认为是理所当然的。

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To be sure, the dog is loyal. But why, on that account, should we take him as an example? He is loyal to men, not to other dogs.

当然,狗是忠诚的。但是,为什么我们要以他为例呢?他忠于人,不忠于其他狗。

A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.

一个男孩可以从狗身上学到很多东西:服从、忠诚,以及在躺下之前转三圈的重要性。

Rust consumes iron, and envy consumes itself.

锈能消耗铁,嫉妒能消耗自己。

A silver hammer breaks an iron door.

银锤打烂铁门。