It is a poor dog that's not worth whistling for.

再穷的狗也不值得吹口哨。

It is a solace to the miserable to have a companion in their grief.

在悲痛中有个伴侣是对不幸的人的一种安慰。

It is a wretched position to be dependent on others for support.

依赖别人的支持是一种可悲的处境。

It is all over: I may as well go and hand myself.

一切都完了，我还是去自首为好。

It is an absurdity that he should rule others who cannot command himself.

他竟然统治那些不能控制自己的人，这是荒谬的。

It is an easy task to improve upon an invention.

改进一项发明是件容易的事。

It is an honourable thing to be accused by those who are open to accusation.

被公开的人控告是一件光荣的事。

It is as bad to have too many friends as no friends at all.

有太多的朋友和没有朋友一样糟糕。

It is bad to contend about trifles.

为琐事争吵是不好的。

It is best to learn wisdom by the experience of others.

从别人的经验中学习智慧是最好的。

It is best to learn wisdom from the follies of others.

从别人的愚行中学到聪明是最好的。

It is better to be always prepared than to suffer once. [Keep oil in your lamps.]

总比一次受苦好。(把油放在灯里。)

It is better to enjoy what we possess than to hanker after other things.

与其追求其他东西，不如享受我们所拥有的。

It is better to fly than to remain in disgrace.

宁可飞，不可忍辱。

It is better to give than to receive.

施比受更有益。