Knowledge is not eating, and we cannot expect to devour and possess what we mean. Knowledge is recognition of something absent; it is a salutation, not an embrace.

  • -- George Santayana 乔治·桑塔亚纳

知识不是吃东西,我们不能指望吞掉并拥有我们的意思。知识是对缺失事物的认知;这是一种问候,而不是拥抱。

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I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interestedin the subject.

我倾向于对新的生产制度给予一定的重视;大胆地把它扔掉,希望它能在最感兴趣的人当中得到充分的讨论。

Family is always the most important part.

家庭总是最重要的部分。