Every cock crows loudest on his own dunghill, is a saying common to all nations. 公鸡在自己的粪堆上啼叫得最响,这是所有国家的俗语。
God and fairies can be wrong as well. 上帝和仙女也可能是错的。
For a while, I thought a lot about lineage. Where do I belong? Who am I standing next to? 有一段时间,我思考了很多关于血统的问题。我属于哪里?我现在站在谁旁边? -- James Hovis Hodges 詹姆斯·霍维斯·霍奇斯
The nice thing about quotes is that they give us a nodding acquaintance with the originator which is often socially impressive. 引用的好处是,它们让我们与发起者有了点头之交,这通常会给社会留下深刻的印象。 -- Kenneth Williams 肯尼斯威廉斯
When the blind man carries the banner, woe to those who follow. 瞎子扛著旌旗,跟从的人有祸了。
Precaution said, Good friend, this counsel keep: strip not yourself until you're laid to sleep. 预防措施说,好朋友,这条忠告是:在你睡着之前,不要脱光衣服。
People count the faults of those who keep them waiting. 人们会数数那些让他们等待的人的过错。
Be humble in making demands even when making your demands. 即使提出要求,也要谦虚。
Boil not the pap before the child is born. 孩子出生前,不要煮汤。