The best translations cannot convey to us the strength and exquisite delicacy of thought in its native garb, and he to whom such books are shut flounders about in outer darkness.

  • -- Edwin Booth 德文·布斯

即使是最好的译本,也无法向我们传达思想的力量和细腻,而对这样的书闭门不出的人,只能在外面的黑暗中挣扎。

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But every company of the future is going to be in the business of exquisite care - which means quick turnaround time and convenience. To deliver exquisite care, you need an organization that coordinates well and listens well.

但未来的每一家公司都将从事精致护理业务——这意味着快速周转时间和便利。要提供精致的护理,你需要一个协调良好、善于倾听的组织。

We got touring with the Stones, and people were trying to keep up with Keith. He's like a human machine with a constitution of iron, and they all thought they could do the same.

我们和滚石乐队一起巡演,人们试图跟上基思的步伐。他就像一个拥有钢铁结构的人类机器,他们都认为自己也能做到。

This growth in the number, speed of formation, permanence, delicacy and complexity of associations possible for an animal reaches its acme in the case of man.

动物在数量、形成速度、持久性、精微性和复杂联想方面的增长在人类身上达到了极致。

I felt invincible. My strength was that of a giant. God was certainly standing by me. I smashed five saloons with rocks before I ever took a hatchet.

我觉得无敌。我的力量是巨人的力量。上帝肯定站在我这边。我还没拿起斧头就用石头砸坏了五间酒馆。

The truly powerful feed ideology to the masses like fast food while they dine on the most rarified delicacy of all: impunity.

真正有权势的人把意识形态灌输给大众,就像快餐一样,而他们吃的却是最稀有的美味:逍遥法外。

I've often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I've always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.

当我听到别人说我是一名爵士歌手时,我常常畏缩不前。我一直认为自己是一名爵士歌手。

Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact if spiritual force.

体力永远无法永久承受精神力量的冲击。

Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.

复习是写作的一大乐趣。