To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society entirely to our liking, knowledge which in fact we do not possess, is likely to make us do much harm.

  • -- Friedrich August von Hayek 哈耶克

如果我们相信自己拥有知识和力量,能够完全按照自己的喜好来塑造社会的进程,而实际上我们并不拥有这些知识,那么我们很可能会受到很大的伤害。

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Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.

很少有人有真正的艺术才能。因此,通过努力来刺激局势既不合适,也没有效果。如果你有一种强烈的,不安分的写作或绘画的冲动,只要吃点甜食,这种感觉就会过去。

I was entirely natural and in many ways I have the same attitude now. I don't mourn the loss of my youth because I believe you should enjoy what you have while you have it.

我是完全自然的,在很多方面我现在有同样的态度。我不为失去青春而悲伤,因为我相信,当你拥有时,你应该享受你所拥有的。

There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.

有一种品质是一个人必须拥有的,那就是明确的目标,知道自己想要什么,以及拥有它的强烈愿望。

The perfect love affair is one which is conducted entirely by post.

完美的爱情是完全通过邮寄来进行的。