Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.

  • -- Thomas Hobbes 托马斯·霍布斯

人的本性就是如此,无论他们如何承认别人比自己更机智、更雄辩或更有学问;然而,他们几乎不会相信有许多人像他们一样聪明。

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Well, you know how men are. They think 'no' means 'yes' and 'get lost' means 'take me, I'm yours.'

你知道男人是怎样的。他们认为“不”的意思是“是”,“迷路”的意思是“带我走,我是你的”。

If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.

如果没有一群愚蠢的人作伴,一个聪明的人往往会不知所措。

Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.

找那个穿裙子的女人。如果没有女人,就没有衣服。

The most eloquent silence; that of two mouths meeting in a kiss.

最雄辩的沉默;接吻是两张嘴接吻。

Money is more eloquent that a dozen members of parliament.

钱比十几个国会议员更有说服力。