We go forward in order to go backwards. 我们为了倒退而前进。
The seagull sees farthest who flies highest. 飞得最高的海鸥看得最远。 -- Richard Bach 理查德巴赫
Whoso will pray, he must fast and be clean, And fat his soul, and make his body lean. 凡祷告的，必禁食，自洁，使灵魂丰满，身体消瘦。 -- Geoffrey Chaucer 杰弗里乔叟
He sups ill who eats up all at dinner. 吃完晚饭的人胃口不好。
An unguarded speech reveals the truth. 不加防范的讲话揭示了真相。
It is the traveller who carries the news. 是旅行者带来了这个消息。
Pay what you owe, and be cured of your complaint. 付清你所欠的债，你的怨言就会得到医治。
If you make yourself a doormat, you will be stepped on. 如果你给自己做个擦鞋垫，别人就会踩到你。