In one case out of a hundred a point is excessively discussed because it is obscure; in the ninety-nine remaining it is obscure because it is excessively discussed.

  • -- Edgar Allan Poe 埃德加·艾伦·坡

在一百种情况中,有一种情况过分讨论一点,因为它晦涩难懂;在剩下的99篇文章中,由于讨论过多,这篇文章晦涩难懂。

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The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.

每一个公务员的公共性都是正当的讨论话题,任何人都可以公平地讨论他是否适合担任公职。

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

伟大的人物讨论思想;普通人讨论事件;心胸狭窄的人爱讨论别人。

If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.

如果宇宙中有什么东西无法忍受讨论,那就让它崩溃吧。

I am in discussions with a label. We are talking about doing something.

我正在和一个品牌谈判。我们在谈论做些什么。