The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.

  • -- F. Scott Fitzgerald F.斯科特·菲茨杰拉德

对一流智力的测试是同时在头脑中持有两种相反观点的能力,同时仍能发挥作用。

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One of the prevailing sources of misery and crime is in the generally accepted assumption, that because things have been wrong a long time, it is impossible they will ever be right.

造成痛苦和犯罪的主要原因之一是人们普遍接受的一种假设,即由于事情长期以来都是错的,因此不可能永远是对的。

I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life.

我真的相信每个人都有自己的天赋、能力或技能,可以挖掘出来养活自己,在生活中获得成功。

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.

我们需要一种爱国主义,承认那些反对我们的人的优点。

As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.

作为参议员,我反对决斗。为本。韦德,我认得密码。

It's hard to blame someone because they simply don't have time.

很难责怪别人,因为他们根本没有时间。

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability.

获得智慧不是靠岁月,而是靠能力。