We can only write well about our sins because it is too difficult to recall a virtuous act or even whether it was the result of good or evil motives.

  • -- Edward Dahlberg 爱德华·达尔伯格

我们只能把自己的罪恶写得很好,因为我们很难回忆起一件善行,甚至是善恶动机的结果。

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A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives - of approving of some and disapproving of others.

一个有道德的人是能够反思他过去的行为和动机的人——赞成一些,反对另一些。

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.

从第一个动作开始,然后继续;最后,为你所做的坏事而烦恼,为好事而高兴。

If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them.

你若心里刚强,就能除掉人的污秽,并不思念他们。

I sat through the first act and heard my lovely lines falling like cold porridge on a damp mattress.

我坐着看了第一幕,听到我可爱的台词像冷粥一样落在潮湿的床垫上。

The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so.

最贤惠的人是那些满足于自己的贤惠而不刻意表现出来的人。

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

有许多贤惠的妇女厌倦了她的行当。

The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.

魔鬼可以引经据典来达到他的目的。