For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of intelligence to simpletons, fools, and idiots, especially during youth.

  • -- Honoré de Balzac 尊敬的巴尔扎克

因为,无论观察到多少激情,它都能带来洞察;它能给傻瓜、傻瓜和白痴带来某种智慧,尤其是在青年时期。

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If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

如果你有非我的洞见,如果你有无常的洞见,你应该让洞见成为你每天都保持活力的专注。然后你说什么,你想什么,你做什么,然后你将在智慧的光芒下,你将避免犯错误和制造痛苦。

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their needs, their passions, their characters and talents; and impresses us with the belief that such needs, passions and interests are the sole spring of actions

历史的第一眼就使我们相信,人的行动来自他们的需要、他们的激情、他们的性格和才能;并让我们相信,这种需求、激情和兴趣是行动的唯一源泉

Be loyal to what you love, be true to the earth, fight your enemies with passion and laughter.

忠于你所热爱的,忠于地球,用激情和笑声与你的敌人战斗。

What often passes for "insight" is sometimes no more than heightened observation.

通常被认为是“洞察力”的东西,有时只不过是高度的观察。

Only idiots refuse to change their minds.

只有傻瓜才拒绝改变主意。

I never invite idiots to my house.

我从不邀请白痴来我家。