禁止持有武器的法律。只会解除那些本来就不打算或没有决心要犯罪的人的武装……这样的法律只会让受害者变得更糟,让行凶者更强;它们相当于鼓励而不是阻止凶杀,因为一个没有武装的人更可能被一个武装的人袭击。
The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.
【讲解】:古代读书人学习的目的,在于修养自己的学问道德(然后去为国家、人民服务),现在读书人学习的目的,在于给别人看(希望得到别人的赞美和任用)。
The greatest tragedy is not to die, but to be forgotten.
预测未来的最好方式就是创造未来。
In science, the most exciting phrase to hear is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'
The olive tree teaches us that strength comes from deep roots.