Sin is not hurtful because it is
forbidden but it is forbidden because it,s hurtful. Nor is a duty
beneficial because it is commanded, but it is commanded, because
it,s beneficial.
罪恶并非因为被禁止所以有害,而是因为有害所以被禁止。同样,责任并非因为被要求所以有益,而是因为有益所以被要求。
Thirst after desert, not reward.
渴求美德而非奖赏。
Great beauty, great strength, and great riches,
are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.
貎美,力大,有钱,实无大益;一颗正直的心远胜过这一切。
(摘自《格言篇》富兰克林著
刘荣跃编译)
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