Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-disposed mind, so the relation of the contrary should not be offensive.

  • -- Giraldus Cambrensis 吉拉度

恶与善为邻,恶与善混淆;正如对一个善良的人来说,报告自己的好品质是令人愉快的,因此,与之相反的关系也不应该是令人不快的。

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The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.

一位杰出厨师的品质类似于一位成功的走钢丝者:对任务持久的激情,敢于冒险的勇气,以及完美的平衡感。

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

当我们看到有价值的人,我们应该想办法与他们平等;当我们看到性格相反的人时,我们应该反省自己。

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

也许最令人愉快的友谊是那些有许多共识,许多争论,但更多的是个人爱好的友谊。

Faith indeed tells what the senses do not tell, but not the contrary of what they see. It is above them and not contrary to them.

信心确实能告诉我们感官所不能告诉我们的,但却不能告诉我们与感官所看到的相反。它在他们之上,并不与他们相反。

My children are delightful people, whom I would love even if they weren't my children.

我的孩子是可爱的人,即使他们不是我的孩子,我也会爱他们。

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

因此,赞扬他人的美德只能鼓励自己的努力。

The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy.

一个人生来就具有高尚品质的人,其显著特征就是生而不嫉妒。

Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.

谦卑,是低微甜美的根,是一切属天美德的根。

I am as confounded by dogs as I am indebted to them.

我被狗弄得既狼狈不堪,又感激它们。