How The Mighty Fall - Book Report

35 Common English Phrases from the BibleThe Bible has influenced and transformed many lives, leaving a mark forever on the lives of millions. The King James Version of the Bible has a special history because it was a common English version that was popular for many centuries, spanning from when it was first printed in 1611 to still being used extensively up through the 21st Century.The following common English phrases find their origins in Scripture, mostly from the King James Version.Bite the Dust from Psalm 72:9, “They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.” (KJV)The Blind Leading the Blind Matthew 15:13-14, “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.”By the Skin of Your Teeth from Job 19:20. The Geneva Bible translated the Hebrew Literally which read, “I have escaped with the skin of my teeth.”Broken Heart from Psalm 34:18, ” The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit” (KJV).Can a Leopard Change his spots? from Jeremiah 13:23 (KJV), “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.”Cast the First Stone from John 8:7, “And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”Drop in a Bucket from Isaiah 40:15 declaring God’s sovereignty and power over the nations, “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he takes up the isles as fine dust” (ESV).Eat, Drink, and Be Merry from Ecclesiastes 8:15, “because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abidewith him of his labor the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.”Eye for Eye, Tooth for tooth from Matthew 5:38, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.”Fall From Grace from Galatians 5:4, “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”Fly in the Ointment from Ecclesiastes 10:1 (KJV), “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.””For Everything there is a Season from Ecclesiastes 3. Ecclesiastes 3 is also the motivation for the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by the Byrds.Forbidden Fruit from Genesis 3:3 when Adam and Eve were commanded not to eat from the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. “But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.”Go the extra mile from Matthew 5:41 that says, “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain” (KJV).Good Samaritan from Luke 10:30-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan.He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword from Matthew 26:52, “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”How the Mighty have Fallen from 1 Samuel 1:19, “The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!”The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil from 1 Timothy 6:10 and is actually usually misquoted. Here is the ESV translation, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith andpierced themselves with many pangs.”Nothing but skin and bones from Job 19:19-20, “All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me. I am nothing but skin and bones.”The Powers that Be from Romans 13:11 (KJV), “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”Pride comes before a fall from Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (KJV)Put words in one’s mouth from 2 Samuel 14:3, “And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.”Rise and shine is from Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.”The Root of the Matter from Job 19:28 (KJV), “But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the Root of the matter is found in me?”Scapegoat from the Old Testament Law (Leviticus 16:9-10 specifically) where a goat is chosen by lot to be sent into the desert to make atonement for sin.See eye to eye from Isaiah 52:8 (KJV), “Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.”Sign of the times from Matthew 16:3 (KJV), “And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?”Straight and Narrow from Matthew 7:14, “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”Twinkling of an Eye from 1 Corinthians 15:52, “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”There’s nothing new under the sun from the book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes 1:9 (KJV) says, “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”Wash your hands of the matter from Matthew 27:24 (KJV), “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”Weighed in the balance from Job 31:6, “Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity.”Wit’s End from Psalm 107:27 (KJV), “They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.” And the Psalm does not refer to the Whit’s End with the Imagination Station.Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing from Matthew 7:15 (KJV), “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”Writings on the Wall from Daniel 5. “The writing is on the wall” is now a popular idiom for “something bad is about to happen”.。

friends台词第二季第一集电视剧《老友记》(Friends)，又译名《六人行》，是由NBC电视台(美国全国广播公司)从1994年开播、连续播出了10年的一部幽默情景喜剧，也是美国历史上最成功、影响力最大的电视剧之一。

以下是店铺为大家准备的《friends》经典台词，希望大家喜欢!friends台词第二季第一集(一)1、RACHEL: Well, I sorta did a stupid thing last night.瑞秋由于罗斯和朱莉的亲密而难过，甚至找回大坏蛋保罗过夜。

垃圾罗斯，即使放弃了所爱的女孩，也不要在她面前那样肆无忌惮!2、JOEY: I've never felt about anyone the way Ross felt about you.乔依对瑞秋说他虽然阅女无数，但从来没有爱谁像罗斯爱瑞秋一样深。

爱情重在质量，而非数量。

如果能遇到命里的人，乔依还愿意做情圣吗?3、ROSS: You are way too good to be with a guy like that. You deserve to be with someone who appreciates you, and who gets how funny and sweet and amazing, and adorable, and sexy you are, you know? Someone who wakes up every morning thinking "Oh my god, I'm with Rachel". You know, someone who makes you feel good.罗斯跟瑞秋说保罗根本就配不上她，她值得更好的男人，一个懂得她的有趣、善良、迷人、性感的更好的男人。

那个人应该在每天醒来后都因为发现有她在身边而觉得自己是最幸运的人………………4、MONICA: Ok, these were unbelievably expensive, and I know he's gonna grow out of them in like, 20 minutes, but I couldn't resist.莫尼卡明知道新生儿长得很快，但还是忍不住给本买了很贵的耐克鞋。

浪花淘尽英雄一《三国演义》英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a legendary Chinese novel that has captivated readers for centuries with its intricate plots, vivid characters, and profound insights into human nature. Among the multitude of heroes and villains that grace its pages, one theme resonates profoundly: the transience of power and the inevitability of change. Like the relentless waves that erode even the mightiest of cliffs, the tides of fate spare none, sweeping away the grandest of ambitions and the noblest of souls.At the heart of this epic tale lies the chaotic twilight of the Han Dynasty, a period marked by political turmoil, military upheaval, and the clashing of warlords vying for dominance. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, three extraordinary men emerge, each driven by their own dreams and convictions: the virtuous Liu Bei, the brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang, and the ruthless yet charismatic Cao Cao.Liu Bei, the embodiment of loyalty and righteousness, embarks on a quest to restore the Han Dynasty's glory and establish a realm governed by benevolence and justice. His unwavering moral compass, however, is frequently tested by the harsh realities of war and the treacherous machinations of those around him. Time and again, he finds himself betrayed, exiled, and forced to rebuild from the ashes of his shattered dreams.Zhuge Liang, the consummate strategist and sage advisor, stands as Liu Bei's most trusted confidant and the architect of his military campaigns. His brilliance on the battlefield is matched only by his profound wisdom and his ability to navigate the intricate web of political intrigue. Yet, even Zhuge Liang's genius cannot withstand the relentless tide of fate, and his untimely demise serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of human endeavors.On the opposing side stands Cao Cao, the ambitious warlord whose ruthless pursuit of power knows no bounds. His cunning mind and indomitable will propel him to the brink of unifying the realm under his iron fist. However, even Cao Cao's achievements are ultimately swept away by the currents of history, leaving his dynasty to crumble in the wake of his passing.As these titans clash, their fortunes ebb and flow like the tides, their victories and defeats intertwined with the capricious whims of fate. The once-mighty armies that marched across the land are reduced to mere ripples in the vast ocean of time, their banners tattered and their glories faded.Yet, amidst the tumult of war and the ever-shifting sands of power, glimmers of humanity shine through. In the bonds of friendship forged between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, we witness the enduring strength of loyalty and brotherhood. In the selfless sacrifices of Zhuge Liang and his篇2The Waves Wash Away Heroes - The Romance of the Three KingdomsThe Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of the four classic novels of Chinese literature, taking place in the turbulent years towards the end of the Han Dynasty and the subsequent Three Kingdoms period. While epics often glamorize war and glorify martial heroes, this novel portrays the brutality and human cost of these conflicts in a more realistic light. Through its hundreds of characters and complex web of plots and betrayals, it conveys the message that even the greatest heroes are butmen - their achievements washed away by the unrelenting waves of history.The novel begins with the magistrate's famous line: "The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been." This cyclical view of history and the rise and fall of dynasties sets the stage. We are introduced to the failing Han imperial court, rife with corruption and eunuch influence. Meanwhile, a series of the Yellow Turban Rebellion uprisings heralds a new age of chaos.Among the brave souls who emerge to suppress the rebels are young men who will become legends - Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, collectively known as the Peach Garden Oath Brothers. Their fraternal bond was forged when they swore an oath of Brotherhood in the peach garden, vowing to stay loyal until death. Joining their cause is the cunning yet brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang.Liu Bei's virtue and perseverance despite constant setbacks earns him widespread admiration. Guan Yu's bravery and steadfast loyalty make him an icon of righteousness. Thehot-blooded Zhang Fei lets actions speak louder than words. And the wise Zhuge Liang's military strategies are unparalleled. This sworn brotherhood defies the crumbling Han and goes onto found the Kingdom of Shu, contending for supremacy against the other two rising powers - Wei and Wu.However, the heroes' lofty ideals are increasingly strained by the harsh realities of war. Time and again, even the most honorable men are forced to make moral compromises for the sake of survival. Close brotherhood turns to bitter rivalry through grievances and slights, real and perceived.The conflict reaches a climax at the battles of Red Cliffs, where Zhuge Liang's brilliant deployment of an ingenious strategy involving a raging fire attack turns the tide against the formidable forces of Cao Cao. Yet even in this great victory, it is the schemes and cunning of men on both sides rather than just martial valor that decide the outcome.Over the pages we see the tragic demise of these mythic heroes one by one. Liu Bei, after finally securing his kingdom, dies of illness before his final dream could be realized. The redoubtable Guan Yu falls victim to a befuddling ambush by his former comrades. Zhang Fei dies in a drunken rage after constant taunting. Zhuge Liang works himself to death in a futile campaign to fulfill Liu Bei's ambition of reuniting the land.In the end, all their lofty ideals of loyalty, brotherhood and establishing an enduring utopian kingdom amount to naught.Their decades of bloodshed and hundreds of thousands of lives lost become just another footnote in the ceaseless cycle of dynasties. As the novel's final words lament: "The noble men once walked upon this land, the valorous one air breathed...but all passed like the wandering clouds."Through its vivid portrayal of the titanic struggles, fraying allegiances, and personal flaws and tragedies of every key character, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms paints a profound meditation on the vanity and futility underlying both the grandest ambitions and most selfless virtue when set against the relentless currents of history.Even the mightiest trees must eventually be rent asunder by hurricane winds, the foundations of the tallest towers undermined and crumbled by time. The heroes' noble aspirations of founding an everlasting utopia of benevolent rule and fending off chaos and oppression are all for naught. The wave crests, then crashes - the shore eternal but the foam transient.In my view, this underlying metaphysical message - that all human struggles and earthly achievements are dwarfed and inevitably erased by the vast tide of history itself - is what elevates The Romance of the Three Kingdoms from historicalfiction to a true literary classic on the level of the other three great Chinese novels. Behind its teeming cast of characters and intricate plots beats a profound insight into the ephemeral nature and ultimate futility of even the greatest human ambitions.At the same time, the novel celebrates the valor, tenacity, bonds of brotherhood and adherence to moral codes exhibited by its heroes, however flawed and doomed their causes may be. In showcasing such timeless human virtues while ruthlessly chronicling how they are ultimately overwhelmed by the currents of the age, the novel serves as an enduring meditation on humanity's endless but sisyphean quest for order, justice and eternal legacy in the face of the inexorable advance of history's tides.篇3The Waves Wash Away Heroes - On the Romance of the Three KingdomsThe great Chinese classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guanzhong is an epic tale spanning decades of civil war and chaos following the decline of the Han Dynasty. While ostensibly about the military conquests and politicalmachinations of the era, the novel contains profound reflections on the impermanence of power, the cruelty of war, and the ultimate futility of pursuing glory through violence. A central metaphor running through the book is that of waves washing away even the mightiest heroes and conquerors - a poetic reminder that all human striving is fleeting.The novel opens during the crumbling years of the Han Empire, as the imperial court has become hopelessly corrupt and rebel warlords begin violently challenging the Emperor's authority. Among these warlords are Cao Cao, a brilliant strategist; Liu Bei, a virtuous descendent of the imperial family; and Sun Quan, ruler of the wealthy southern territories. What follows is decades of bitter conflict as these leaders and their heirs fight for supremacy, creating what would eventually become the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu.At the heart of the saga are extraordinarily vivid depictions of the era's great heroes - men of exceptional martial skill, courage, and loyalty whose heroic deeds become the stuff of legend. Figures like the peerless warrior Guan Yu, whose valor and integrity make him an icon of honor; Zhang Fei, a fierce fighter of frightening brutality; and Zhuge Liang, a master strategist of consummate genius. Their battles against armies oftens of thousands, their accomplishments on the field staining the lands in blood and ash, are portrayed in exquisite and often terrifying detail.Yet for all their incredible prowess, heroism, and ability to reshape the landscape through combat, the novel makes clear that these great champions are but leaves tossed about in the winds of history's tempest. One by one, regardless of their skill or status, the characters meet brutal downfalls, their lives snuffed out by war's cruel indifference. Guan Yu, having survived a thousand battles, is captured through deception and executed. Zhang Fei is assassinated by his own men. Even Zhuge Liang, Shu's infallible strategist, ultimately fails in his quest and dies a defeated man.The inexorable waves of war that wash away these legends reveal the Romance's inner tragedy - that for all the heroic ideals, ambitions, and codes of honor, in the end the universe remains unmoved, and even the greatest become forgotten. In one of the final chapters, as the Shu kingdom lays in ruins and its surviving champions wander as vagabonds, the narration laments "Chivalry in the world had fallen out of repair...all the gallant warriors, where were they now?" It is a mournful cry for the futility of pursuing grand dreams with bloodshed.This is not to say, however, that the novel presents a cynical or amoral perspective. Far from it - the heroism, sacrifice, and ethical codes upheld by many characters are portrayed as unassailably noble and inspiring. Acts like Guan Yu's refusal to take a knife meant for his brother despite his own impending death, or Liu Bei's steadfast humility and mission to restore the Han are celebrated wholeheartedly. The tragedy lies in the dissipation of these ideals to the cruelties of the real world, the waves that will inevitably claim even the best souls fighting for their vision of righteousness.In this sense, the lessons to be drawn from Romance are not of dismissing virtue itself, but recognizing that the greatest human glories and bravest souls are always at risk of being washed away by the churning tides of history. Its warning is that while noble intentions and personal courage are paramount, we must remain cognizant that no empire, no matter how mighty, can stand unswayed against the eternally shifting seas of the ages. All feats of conquest are fleeting - only virtue and justice can withstand the test of time.As I reflect on this profound masterpiece, I find myself awed by both its scale and resonant wisdom about the human experience. In its thousands of pages, the Romance vividlyrecreates an era of earth-shattering conflict unlike anything I've encountered. Yet beyond the spectacle of clashing armies and heroic warriors, what emerges is one of the most powerful meditations on mortality and the limitations of greatness thatI've ever experienced.For what is the purpose of chasing imperial glory, stockpiling wealth and power, or carving one's name into history through violence if those things do not, cannot, endure? The novel challenges us to consider a path not of domination over others or the attainment of fleeting pleasures, but of cultivating an unshakable ethical core that can weather any upheaval. To pour our efforts not into establishing our own monuments, but into acts of compassion that will echo long after the promised lands and legions have turned to dust.And so while the "Romance" immortalizes its heroes through their daring feats and willpower, its true eternal message lies in its condemnation of endless cycles of war, and its humanistic call to find meaning not in conquest, but in the virtues that allow us to withstand the crashing waves of the ages. A masterwork unlike any other, it uses the most dramatic canvas of clashing swords and fallen kingdoms to illuminate the resiliency of conscience, integrity, and our shared yearning for peace. Now asthen, its wisdom cries out across time - to turn from vainglory before "All is but a dream of spring..."。

The Book ReportBook reports may be required by teachers who want to know whether their students have read the books assigned and how well they understand those books. If they are not required, students may as well write one or two for themselves, for writing book reports helps students to improve their reading comprehension and their ability to analyze and evaluate books. Moreover, it is very good written practice. Three Main Parts of a Book ReportGenerally speaking, a book report consists of the following three main parts:●Information about the author and his times● A summary of the book●Comments on itA description of the author’s times should be given together with a brief account of his life. It should include the circumstances that led to the writing of the book under discussion and the historical and social background related to the content of the book. To make these things clear, the writer perhaps needs to read some reference material, such as biographies of the author and histories of the period described in the book.Writing the Book Report1.The summary of the book should be self-contained, clear, and easy tounderstand. Above all, it should be objective.ments on and criticisms of the book should not be mixed with thesummary; they can be left to the third part.3.The summary of a novel or a play is usually written in the present tense, whilethat of nonfiction, in the tense of the original work: for example, the past tense should be used for a history, and the present for a scientific work.ments on and evaluation of the book form the third and most importantpart of a book report. In this part the writer expresses his or her own views on the book, names its merits and demerits, and discusses its relevance to the present time. The discussion should center on the content of the book, but the author’s style and techniques of presentation, if interesting, can also be touched upon.Sample 1The Broken WingsA novel by Kahlil Gibran, published in New York by Citadel Press in 1957.[1] The story is set in the 20th century in Lebanon, particularly Beirut and vicinity. Kahlil Gibran writes this novel in the first person. In fact, Gibran himself is the major character of the novel and tells the story.[2] It is a sad story of the broken love affair of Gibran and Selma Karamy.Gibran meets his father’s old friend, Farris Effandi Karamy, who treats him as a son, and through Farris meets his daughter, the beautiful and intelligent Selma. Gibran and Selma fall in love at first sight, but their life together is destroyed when Farris agrees, because of the Bishop’s power, on a marriage between Selma and the Bishop’s nephew, the wicked and corrupt Monsour Bey Galb, who has his mind fixed on Selma’s money. A dutiful daughter, Selma obeys. But after her marriage, she leads an unhappy and unfulfilled life. She continues to meet Gibran secretly in an nearby temple. Later she bears Monsour’s child, but it dies soon after birth. Broken-hearted, Selma dies shortly afterwards. Gibran is left behind, suffering and mourning.[3] The basic conflict of the novel arises out of an arranged marriage between Selma and the Bishop’s nephew, which separates Selma and Gibran from the love and life they might have had together. The novelist has created a beautiful but sad story of live and lost love in an atmosphere of sorrow and despair. The reader easily understands the plight of Selma and Gibran; as a result, it is almost natural for the reader to dislike the Bishop and his nephew and side with Selma and Gibran, and at the same time, to hate the arranged marriage based on power and money, which is also an important theme of the story.----After Victor C. PellegrinoSample 2Around the World in Eighty Daysby Jules Verne[1] Jules Verne (1828-1905), the author of Around the World in Eighty Days, was born in Nantes, France. He had an innate love for the sea and for travel and adventure when he was a child. Later, he devoted himself to literature and wrote several scientific romances, which gained him the name—father of Modern Science Fiction.[2] Verne’s novels are usually full of scientific facts and details and they pleased the public fascinated by all the scientific developments of the nineteenth century. They foretell with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century, and have become the literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers. Verne’s story Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863) brought him his first success. The following year, he published Journey to the Center of the Earth, which also made a great hit. After that, A Trip to the Moon (1865), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea(1870), and The Mysterious Island(1975) were turned out one after another and they brought Verne worldwide popularity.[3] Verne’s heroes are always those who risk their lives for scientific research and progress, and they have a great influence on the readers. For the first time, people began to believe that journeys into space or under the sea might really be possible. Many even tried to bring that day nearer by their own efforts. Jules Verne inspired a whole generation of scientists and he probably traveled more widely in his imagination than any other writer. This we can see quite clearly in Around the World in Eighty Days (1873).[4] This is a book of science fiction which tells us an exciting story about an English gentleman, Mr. Phileas Fogg, who makes a bet with his club-mates and manages to travel around the world in eighty days. It gives us a vivid description of the many difficulties and incidents which happen on his journey. Mr. Fogg and his servant Passepartout start their journey from London and travel eastward. Mr. Fox, a detective, who is investigating a bank robbery case, suspects Mr. Fogg of being the robber and follows him all through the journey in an attempt to arrest him as soon as he gets the warrant. So Mr. Fogg, a man with courage and intelligence, tries to deal with all the troubles caused by Mr. Fox, and in the meantime, manages to overcome the difficulties on his way, such as missing a train or a steamboat, being caught in a storm on the sea, attacks by the Indians, etc. With the help of his servant, Fogg saves an Indian woman Aouda, who would otherwise become a victim of the “Suttee”. The story ends happily with Mr. Fogg winning the bet and his marriage with Aouda. [5] From this story, we can see the author’s deep love for the sea, travel and adventure, which played an important role in his life. We are also astonished and convinced by his fertile imagination and scientific and geographical knowledge. [6] The story is so well-knit and fascinating that the reader cannot put down the book before he finishes reading it. Though the book is full of scientific facts and details, the readerdoes not feel bored or confused at all, for in it profound truths are explained in simple language with accuracy and clarity. By reading his novels, the reader can both enjoy himself and obtain knowledge. And that is why, perhaps, that Verne’s novels have won great popularity all over the world ever since they were published.。

Student number: 2013211142Name: 靳慧灵Major: EducationHow to Read a Book is a guidebook to reading, which was first published in 1940, and then with the book having reached a large number of audience, its writer, Mortimer Adler, added a new subtitle for the new edition: A guide to Reading the Great Books, aiming at illustrating how to read a great book. And there are over 190,000 copies in print of this classic guide to getting the most from your reading.Mortimer Jerome Adler (December 28, 1902 –June 28, 2001) was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author He was Chairman of the Board of the Encyclopedia Britannica, Director of the Institute for Philosophical Research, and Honorary Trustee of the Aspen Institute. He authored more than fifty books, such as Great Books of the Western World (1952, 52 volumes), 2nd edition 1990, 60 volumes, How to Think about War and Peace (1944), The Revolution in Education (1944, with Milton Mayer) and so on.How to Read a Book is divided into three parts: THE ACTIVITY OF READING, THE RULES and THE REST OF THE READERS’ LIFE, and is composed of 17 chapters altogether. In this book, we are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them —from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading, you learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the author's message and criticize. We are taught the different reading techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science.In this book, “ Catching on from the title” tells us to learn about what kind of book it is before reading; “Seeing the skeleton” tells us to find the boo k’s “bones” hidden behind the “cloth” of it when a book comes to you so that we can have a better understanding of itself…… With these skills, we can read with greater speed, precision and discrimination, and thus enjoying the book in deeper aspects.。

昆曲《1699·桃花扇》唱词中英文对照赏析 2006年03月27日02:58 新浪娱乐1699·桃花扇The Peach Blossom Fan (1699)翻译：石俊山三小生【恋芳春】莫愁湖上酒卖斜阳The sun's slanted rays fall on the lake; the wine stands ready for purchase.学金粉南朝模样We recreate the ancient glory of the Southern Dynasties.莺颠燕狂关甚兴亡The oriole dips, the swallow madly wings. Ah, but birds carenothing for the fate of an empire!侯方域【懒画眉】乍暖风烟满江乡花里行厨携着玉缸The recent warmth lays a thin mist over the riverlands.Among flowers we sip from jade goblets.笛声吹乱客中肠The melancholy flute troubles the heart.莫过乌衣巷是别姓人家新画梁No need to wander where the old families once resided,for their houses have passed to others.众歌姬【秋夜月】深画眉不把红楼闭We beauties paint our eyebrows, leaving the gates open for guests.长板桥头垂杨细丝丝牵惹游人骑Over the bridgehead, the thin and weeping willows lure the visitors onhorseback with their silken catkins.将筝弦紧系把笙囊巧制The strings of our zithers are tightly stretched,and the pipesprepared for playing.侯方域【锦缠道】望平康凤城东千门绿杨The courtesan's quarters, east of the ancient palace, are filled withtrees in bloom.一路紫丝缰引游郎谁家乳燕双双Young men go leisurely riding, while swallows too fly off in pairs.李香君【秋夜月】香梦回才褪红鸳被I awoke from sweet dreams, and slipped out of my downy blankets.重点檀唇胭脂腻匆匆挽个抛家髻Then I applied rouge to my cheeks and paint to my supple lips, beforehurriedly coiling my hair.这春愁怎替那新词且记But what can disperse this vernal sorrow?My maidenly passions find expression only in song.众歌姬【梧桐树】生来粉黛围跳入莺花队We girls were born to the courtesan's charms,一串歌喉是俺金钱地relying for our livelihood on the sweetness of our voices.莫将红豆轻抛弃学就晓风残月坠We cannot abandon ourselves to a suitor; instead we are consecrated to our arts. 缓拍红牙夺了宜春翠门前系住王孙辔Sound the clappers slowly as we dance;no palace beauties can compete with our charms.Young noblemen hang their bridles at our door.侯方域【缑山月】金粉未消亡闻得六朝香As long as you are here, grandeur still lives!How it reminds me of bygone glory!满天涯烟草断人肠And yet as far as the eye can see, this city, once so flourishing,has grown barren.怕催花信紧风风雨雨误了春光Oh, how I fear the winds and rains will bring the flowers to falltoo early, and diminish the radiance of spring.侯方域·李香君【小桃红】匆匆忘却仙模样I can scarcely tear my eyes from your fairy-like beauty.春宵花月休成谎On a spring evening when the moon is bright, one mustn't make false vows.良缘到手难推让准备着身赴高唐Benevolent fate has led us together, and will not lightly let us go.Prepare yourself for the bridal chambers.侯方域【梁州序】齐梁词赋陈隋花柳In the Southern Dynasties, the pleasures of literature and leisurereached their apogee,日日芳情迤逗and scholars cloistered themselves off from the world with their favourites.青衫偎倚今番小杜扬州My beloved's gentle weight on my shoulder brings to mind that glorious era.寻思描黛指点吹箫从此春入手I paint her ebony eyebrows, and teach her to hold the flute.Thus do I let the germ of love mature.秀才渴病急须救Ah, how I have pined for love.偏是斜阳迟下楼刚饮得一杯酒Now, the sun disappears behind the hills, casting shadows on my now-empty cup.李香君【梁州序】楼台花颤帘栊风抖Flowers quiver in the courtesan's quarters, the curtain trembles in the wind:倚着雄姿英秀I lean against my beloved, strong and daring.春情无限金钗肯与梳头Our love knows no bounds; for though I am only a lowly courtesan,I needn't perform a concubine's tasks.闲花添艳野草生香消得夫人做The wildflower displays brighter colours, the untamed herbssmell sweeter. Though of low birth, still I yearn for noble station.今宵灯影纱红透The quilts are blushing in the lamplight.见惯司空也应羞破题儿真难就For, even though this were an everyday matter, I should still be shy,let alone the timidity of the very first time.侯方域·李香君【节节高】春宵一刻天长久人前怎解芙蓉扣In an amorous night, a moment may stretch to eternity. Though we yearned tobe alone during the feast, we dared not retire behind these lotus curtains,盼到灯昏玳筵收宫壶滴尽莲花漏as the water-clock impatiently brimmed over.李香君【川拨棹】不思想把话儿轻易讲Do not speak without careful consideration, or flippantly make promises.要与他消释灾殃也提防旁人短长If you in any way help him to avert the disaster which threatens his life, you will expose yourself to slander.侯方域【川拨棹】平康巷他能将名节讲A courtesan too may cherish virtue.偏是咱学校朝堂混贤奸不问青黄Indeed，it is rather we scholars who have ceased to make moral distinctions.节和名非泛常重和轻须审详Virtue and reputation are no common attributes.Where they are concerned, careful consideration is called for.八靠将【点绛唇】旗卷军牙射潮弩发鲸鲵怕Banners flutter in the first ranks. A wave of ourarrows would strike fear even in the heart of the leviathan.操弓试马鼓角斜阳下We check our bows and ready our horses. The drumbeats linger into evening.左良玉【粉蝶儿】七尺昂藏虎头燕颌如画莽男儿走遍天涯With my great height and military prowess, my mighty arm and my leoninestrength, I have ridden to the ends of the earth.活骑人飞食肉风云叱咤I have no match; even the clouds tremble at my roar.报国恩一腔热血挥洒In order to repay the motherland for her favours, I stand ready to spill my hot blood.左良玉【石榴花】你看中原豺虎乱如麻都窥伺龙楼凤阙帝王家The bandits are roaming the nation, their avaricious eyes fixed on the imperial palace.正腾腾杀气这军粮又早缺乏And just as upheaval seizes the land, I find myself without provisions for my men.左良玉【斗鹌鹑】一阵阵拍手喧哗一阵阵拍手喧哗俺这里望眼巴巴俺这里望眼巴巴候江州军粮飞下The soldiers clamour for food, but despite my best endeavours,I cannot relieve their hunger.待要飞檄金陵就粮东去安营歇马I will dispatch a letter to Nanjing,asking permission to rest my troops there for some time.慰三军没别法许就粮喧声才罢To pacify the troops, I have no choice but to provide food.谁知俺一片葵倾向日花Just as a flower must turn to the sun, my loyalty to the emperor can never be compromised. 侯方域·李香君【八声甘州】相亲风流俊品满座上都是语笑春温You are a well-suited pair: a talented young man, a beautiful girl.The boats are filled with the mildness of laughter.梁愁隋恨凭他燕恼莺嗔榴花照楼如火喷-Let the birds voice the sorrow of the long-departed dynasties,-while the flowers of the pomegranate tremble like flames.暑汗难沾白玉人Despite the sultry weather,no perspiration beads my jade-like skin.众歌姬【排歌】灯未昏佳人重抖玉精神酒沾唇才郎偏会语温存The lamps have not yet dimmed. I rouse myself a little, wet my lipswith wine and listen to the gentle words of my beloved.左良玉【胜如花】高皇帝在九京不管亡家破鼎The founding emperor of our dynasty has long since passed into the spirit world.The fall of the dynasty, the end of his line, concern him no longer.那知他圣子神孙反不如飘蓬也那断梗Though of sacred descent, his fate was no better than that of his humblest subject.十七年忧国如病呼不应天灵祖灵In the seventeen years of his reign, his duties gave him nothing but misery and sorrow. Neither ancestors nor fate rewarded his efforts.调不来亲兵救兵白练无情送君王一命No troops could be mustered to save his life, and his white silk noose made no distinctions. Let us remember the lost lord...伤心煞煤山私幸独殉了社稷苍生-What a sorrowful end.-The dynasty, the people, expire with him.左良玉【胜如花】宫车出庙社倾破碎中原费整Now that the emperor has died, the dynasty must surely follow soon.A country so ruined cannot soon recover.养文臣帷幄无谋豢武夫疆场不猛The state has nurtured mandarins to quibble in the army tents,and generals who turn meek once on the battlefield.到今日山残水剩对大江月明浪明All that remains now are the river, the moon, and the sound of waves.满楼头呼声哭声Echoes of wailing resound from all quarters.侯方域【滴溜子】双亲在双亲在信音未准Though my parents are still alive, I have no way of sending word.烽烟起烽烟起梓桑半损Now the fires of war are burning along the beacon towers,and who knows but that my home has been ravaged already.欲归归途难问How I wish to return, but how perilous the voyage!天涯到处迷将身怎隐歧路穷途天暗地昏Confusion reigns across the lands, and dangers are hard to averton the long and forking roads. The skies dim and dusk falls.李香君【滴溜子】欢娱事欢娱事两心自忖生离苦生离苦While our hearts yet yearn for those moments of joy,we taste of the cruelty of parting.且将恨忍结成眉峰一寸香沾翠被池重重束紧But I shall endure, though my brows may furrowand my fragrant tears pearl on the quilts I prepare for your journey.药裹巾箱都带泪痕These ointments, this linen; all are stained with my tears.李贞丽【麻婆子】下楼下楼三更夜红灯满路辉I descend the tower in the deepest night, red lanternslighting my way.出户出户寒风起看花未必归Outside the gates, the cold wind blows; who knows but that Ishall never return.舍了笙歌队今夜伴阿谁I bid farewell to our house of mirth,knowing tonight I shall sleep by a stranger.李香君【醉桃源】寒风料峭透冰绡香炉懒去烧The freezing wind chills me through my vestments, but I can't summon the effort even to light the incense.血痕一缕在眉梢胭脂红让娇The scar marks my eyebrows, redder than any blush.孤影怯弱魂飘春丝命一条Alone and melancholy, my weak spirit adrift,my fate fragile as a silken thread.满楼霜月夜迢迢天明恨不消The tower stands in the moonlit frost, the hour that ends the nightyet distant. But even the dawn shall bring no respite.孤身只影卧病空楼冷帐寒衾好生凄凉Lonely as a shade, I lie in an empty building,the sheets and linen unwarmed. What misery!李香君【折桂令】叫奴家揉开云髻折损宫腰My hair has long gone uncoiled, my slender waist grows slenderer still. 睡昏昏似妃葬坡平血淋淋似妾堕楼高Will I be forced to end my life by my own hand?Or shall I fall to some death beneath my window?怕旁人呼号舍着俺软丢答的魂灵没人招While others have their companions, only I am leftwithout a kindred spirit.银镜里朱霞残照鸳枕上红泪春潮In the silver mirror, I can see the carmine wounds disfiguring me.On the pillow, blood and tears mingle.恨在心苗愁在眉梢洗了胭脂浣了鲛绡Regret in the heart, sorrow in the soul, I have washed off my blush and rinsed out my handkerchief.李香君【鸳鸯煞】莺喉歇了南北套冰弦住了陈隋调My voice will bring forth no melodies. Let the strings of the ancient instruments rest.唇底罢吹箫笛儿丢笙儿坏板儿掠For my lips will not blow the flute, the reed organ is cracked, I have split the wooden clappers.只愿扇儿寄去的速师父束装得早My only hope is that Su Kunsheng will speed his wayand bring the fan soon to my beloved's hands.三月三刘郎到了携手儿下妆楼桃花粥吃个饱If he returns in April, I will at last descend these stairs,and we will celebrate by supping on peach-blossom ambrosia.李香君【五供养】堂堂列公半边南朝望你峥嵘With all these important officials here, half the imperial court is assembled. The nation looks to you for its salvation.出身希贵宠创业选声容Your positions are high but you seek nothing but wealth and power. You occupyyourself only with the selection of girls to garner favour with the emperor.後庭花又添几种Forgetting the nation’s welfare, you spend your days in comfort and diversion.把俺胡撮弄对寒风雪海冰山苦陪觞咏Can you bear to order me about, considering the hardships that I bear,and ask me to accompany you in your drinking and merriment?李香君【玉交枝】东林伯仲俺青楼皆知敬重When speaking of an honest official, courtesans know very well how todemonstrate respect.干儿义子从新用绝不了魏家种But you are continuing the awful legacy of the eunuch's clique.李香君【懒画眉】想起那拆鸳鸯离魂惨When I recall our separation, my battered spirit fleets.隔云山相思苦会期难Behind the mist-shrouded mountains, he too pines for me;but reunion is only a distant hope.倩人寄扇擦损桃花The fan is dispatched to him, its blossoms dyed with the blood from my wounds.到今日情丝割断芳草天涯We were rent apart; and now my lover errs in the lands of horizon.侯方域【倾杯序】寻遍立东风渐午天Searching, I stand in the spring wind, in the slowapproach of noon.那一去人难见Where, now, can I find her again?看纸破窗棂纱裂帘幔The lattices are broken, the satin sheets torn.裹残罗帕戴过花钿旧笙箫无一件No trace of her; no worn silk handkerchief, no hairpin,nor even the echo of the reed organs that once resounded here.红鸳衾尽卷翠菱花放扁The carmine quilts have been rolled away, and even the mirrors are empty.锁寒烟好花枝不照丽人眠Amid the mist, the flowers find no sleeping maidens to adorn.史可法【二犯江儿水】皇天列圣高高呼不省No matter how I call out to the past emperors, they have made no response.阑珊残局剩俺支撑奈人心俱瓦崩How bitterly it ends; I alone remain to support the empire, now thatall others have proven fickle.协力少良朋同心无弟兄There are none who would join me; no comrades-in-arms.这江山倒像设着筵席请哭声祖宗哭声百姓Now, the land is set out for our ravenous enemies to feast on.Woe to our ancestors, woe to the people!哭的俺一腔血作泪零I shed tears of blood.史可法【锦缠道】望烽烟杀气重The beacon fires flicker, and the smell of slaughter hangs in the air.扬州沸喧生灵尽席卷Yangzhou is at a boil, the populace held hostage to disorder.这屠戮皆因我愚忠不转My stubborn loyalty means a refusal to retreat. It is a strategy sure tobring about a massacre.兵和将力竭气喘As I speak, soldiers and generals both engage in their vain butvalorous struggle.侯方域·李香君【雁过声】萧然美人去远Desolate I wander, distant my only beloved.重门锁云山万千知情只有闲莺燕Daunting the walls between us,these thousand, ten thousand, mountains.Only the faithful oriole knows my heart.尽着狂尽着颠-All is madness-All is folly问着他一双双不会传言-Cannot the oriole bring news of my love?熬煎才待转Sorrow! I return to my lonely abode.嫩花枝靠着疏篱颤What girl is that, who, tender like a bud on the branch, reclines on the fence? 李香君【南鲍老催】想当日猛然舍抛How cruel the day of our parting!银河渺渺谁架桥In old stories, the magpies formed bridges to let lovers meet fortheir trysts,墙高更比天际高书难捎but the walls which divided us were higher than the sky，far too highto be crossed by letters.梦空劳情无了出来路儿越迢遥-Our dreams were vain, and love was quickly fleeting.-Oh, the winding ways we travelled!苏昆生【离亭宴带歇指煞】俺曾见金陵玉殿莺啼晓秦淮水榭花开早At dawn, I have heard the oriole sing by the great houses of Nanjing.I have seen the flowers blossom by the riverside.谁知道容易冰消Who was to know that it might so easily vanish?眼看他起朱楼眼看他宴宾客眼看他楼塌了I saw them build the courtesan's quarters, saw them feast and make merry. But I saw, too, how the building collapsed.这青苔碧瓦堆Now moss covers those piles of broken bricks.俺曾睡风流觉将五十年兴亡看饱I, too, was once taken in by opulence, but, over fifty years, I have atlast seen through this rise and fall.那乌衣巷不姓王莫愁湖鬼夜哭凤凰台栖枭鸟The old families no longer live in those houses; and the ghosts' nocturnal wailing echoes on the lake. The houses of power have become owl roosts.残山梦最真旧境丢难掉不信这舆图换稿Broken dreams are the most real, and sights once seen are hard to forget. Though it may seem hard to believe, the old dynasty has already fallen. 诌一套哀江南放悲声唱到老I have written these laments for you. Intone them sadly, and grow old.。

绝望的主妇1-5季片尾词(中英文)事实上，《主妇》最经典的地方莫过于Mary Alice在片尾的读白，那种平静的语气犀利得诉说着温暖或讽刺的人生哲理，每看一集让人明白一些东西，非常值得细细品味……1-01The next day my friends came together to pack away my clothes, my personal belongings and what was left of my life. Not quite Gabrielle, not quite. How ironic. To have something I tried so desperately to keep secret treated so causally. I'm so sorry, girls. I never wanted you to burden with this.第二天我的朋友们都来帮我收拾衣服，私人物品还有――我剩下的那些东西。

远不只这些Gabrielle，远不只。

多么讽刺，我拼命努力想要保守的秘密就这样随便的被她们发现了。

对不起，姐妹们。

我绝对不想让你们承受这种负担。

1-02Yes, as I look back at the world I left behind, it's all so clear to me. The beauty that waits to be unveiled, the mysteries that long to be uncovered. But, people so rarely stop to take a look. They just keep moving. It's a shame, really. There's so much to see.是的，当我回头看我身后的世界，它变得如此清晰。

失乐园-弥尔顿中英对照翻译.docMilton, John, 1608-1674. 密尔顿，约翰，1608-1674 Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library 1: Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit⼈类最初的违抗，还有那禁果2: Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast它那必死的味道3: Brought Death into the World, and all our woe,将死亡带到世上，连同我们所有的悲哀4: With loss of EDEN, till one greater Man⾃伊甸园失去，到更伟⼤的⼈5: Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat,修复我们，让我们重回福地6: Sing Heav'nly Muse, that on the secret top唱天堂般的⾳乐，在神秘的欧瑞伯⼭顶7: Of OREB, or of SINAI, didst inspire和西耐⼭顶，真正赋予那牧者灵感8: That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed,第⼀个教晓那些被选出的种⼦9: In the Beginning how the Heav'ns and Earth最初天堂与⼤地是如何10: Rose out of CHAOS: Or if SION Hill在⼀⽚混沌中出现：或假如锡安⼭11: Delight thee more, and SILOA'S Brook that flow'd更喜爱你，那地底的溪流12: Fast by the Oracle of God; I thence恰带来神谕；我从此13: Invoke thy aid to my adventrous Song,让你助我完成那冒险之歌14: That with no middle flight intends to soar平庸者所不敢飞越的⾼度15: Above th' AONIAN Mount, while it pursues翻越阿诺安⼭，追逐着16: Things unattempted yet in Prose or Rhime.诗歌与散⽂⾥未曾尝试之事17: And chiefly Thou O Spirit, that dost prefer你，灵魂做主，更爱18: Before all Temples th' upright heart and pure,在所有庙宇之前，以正直纯粹之⼼19: Instruct me, for Thou know'st; Thou from the first指引我，因你知道：你⾃最初20: Wast present, and with mighty wings outspread即已在此，伸开有⼒的双翼21: Dove-like satst brooding on the vast Abyss鸽⼦般安坐在巨⼤的深渊前沉思22: And mad'st it pregnant: What in me is dark看穿我内⼼的⿊暗23: Illumine, what is low raise and support;照亮那卑微，唤起并⽀持着我24: That to the highth of this great Argument直到这伟⼤的辩论25: I may assert th' Eternal Providence,我可断⾔永恒的天意26: And justifie the wayes of God to men.证明神对世⼈的⽅式27: Say first, for Heav'n hides nothing from thy view 预⾔，因天对⼈⽆所隐藏28: Nor the deep Tract of Hell, say first what cause 地狱亦是如此，⾔明何因29: Mov'd our Grand Parents in that happy State, 令我们的祖先⾃那欢乐境界30: Favour'd of Heav'n so highly, to fall off先得天宠，因违背其意31: From their Creator, and transgress his Will从他们的创造者那⾥堕落32: For one restraint, Lords of the World besides? 世界的主宰们竟然失去耐性33: Who first seduc'd them to that fowl revolt?引他们发动家禽般的反抗34: Th' infernal Serpent; he it was, whose guile邪恶的魔⿁，他的诡计35: Stird up with Envy and Revenge, deceiv'd因嫉妒和复仇⽽起，欺骗了36: The Mother of Mankinde, what time his Pride⼈类的母亲，当他的⾃尊37: Had cast him out from Heav'n, with all his Host 将他⾃天堂抛弃，以他为⾸的38: Of Rebel Angels, by whose aid aspiring叛逆天使，因他们的热情39: To set himself in Glory above his Peers,赋予他⾼于同类的光荣40: He trusted to have equal'd the most High,相信他具有与最⾼者同等的地位41: If he oppos'd; and with ambitious aim他野⼼勃勃42: Against the Throne and Monarchy of God反抗神的王座和权⼒43: Rais'd impious War in Heav'n and Battel proud徒然在天堂骄傲的发起不敬的战争44: With vain attempt. Him the Almighty Power全能的⼒量45: Hurld headlong flaming from th' Ethereal Skie⾃天上投射熊熊烈⽕46: With hideous ruine and combustion down可怕的毁灭和燃烧降临47: To bottomless perdition, there to dwell⽆尽的毁灭，若⽆休⽌48: In Adamantine Chains and penal Fire,坚硬的锁链和惩罚之⽕49: Who durst defie th' Omnipotent to Arms.加于敢对全能之神挑战者50: Nine times the Space that measures Day and Night 九倍于凡⼈以⽇夜计算的时间51: To mortal men, he with his horrid crew他和他可怕的队伍52: Lay vanquisht, rowling in the fiery Gulfe被击溃，倒在烈⽕的深渊53: Confounded though immortal: But his doom虽不死却充满困惑：但他的厄运54: Reserv'd him to more wrath; for now the thought使他更加愤怒；想起55: Both of lost happiness and lasting pain失去的快乐和永恒的痛苦折磨56: Torments him; round he throws his baleful eyes他以邪恶的眼神望向四周57: That witness'd huge affliction and dismay只看到巨⼤的痛苦和沮丧58: Mixt with obdurate pride and stedfast hate:混合着冷酷的骄傲和笃实的憎恨59: At once as far as Angels kenn he views旋以天使之眼看到60: The dismal Situation waste and wilde,荒芜凄惨的境遇61: A Dungeon horrible, on all sides round四周皆是恐怖的地牢62: As one great Furnace flam'd, yet from those flames 如巨⼤的洪炉，那⽕焰之中63: No light, but rather darkness visible没有光，只有看的见的⿊暗64: Serv'd only to discover sights of woe,只为让你看见悲哀的景象65: Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace 悲痛的领域，阴沉的影⼦，66: And rest can never dwell, hope never comes永⽆和平与休息，⼈⼈都有的希望在这⾥67: That comes to all; but torture without end永不来临，只有⽆穷的折磨68: Still urges, and a fiery Deluge, fed仍在以燃烧不尽的硫磺，69: With ever-burning Sulphur unconsum'd:持续那烈⽕的狂潮70: Such place Eternal Justice had prepar'd这样的地⽅是永恒的正义71: For those rebellious, here their Prison ordain'd为反叛者所准备，这⾥注定是他们的监狱72: In utter darkness, and their portion set在绝对的⿊暗中，他们的⾝体73: As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n被置于离神和天堂的光明⽞远之地74: As from the Center thrice to th' utmost Pole.三倍于天堂的中⼼到最远⽀柱的距离75: O how unlike the place from whence they fell!与他们坠落的地⽅多么的不同76: There the companions of his fall, o'rewhelm'd那和他⼀起坠落的，是⽆法抗拒的77: With Floods and Whirlwinds of tempestuous fire, 有如洪⽔旋风般的狂暴的⽕焰78: He soon discerns, and weltring by his side他很快辨认出，在他之旁79: One next himself in power, and next in crime,和他⼀样具有权⼒和罪⾏的80: Long after known in PALESTINE, and nam'd那以后很久才在巴勒斯坦被名以81: BEELZEBUB. To whom th' Arch-Enemy,别⼘西以及他们头号敌⼈的82: And thence in Heav'n call'd Satan, with bold words 当时在天堂被称作撒旦的，83: Breaking the horrid silence thus began.以⼤胆⾔辞打破恐怖的沉默的魔王。

“你的怜悯心有多深？” / “How Deep is Your Compassion?”（双语）“How Deep is Your Compassion?”“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”- BuddhaI’ve been thinking about c ompassion — specifically how it seems to be in relatively short supply these days. I suppose it’s a bit like the global water situation. The difference is that scientists can demonstrate the extent and severity of the water crisis, but we can’t readily measure the degree or direct impact of the compassion shortage.It struck me as noteworthy that contained within the English word “compassion” is the word “compass.”The invention of the compass, and eventually, its application in navigation, were breakthroughs of immense importance for mankind. People were able to explore far-away new horizons, and still find their way home on land or sea.The earliest historical evidence of the use of the compass comes from China, during the Han Dynasty (roughly 200 B.C.). Interestingly, however, the earliest applications of the compass were not for navigation, but for geomancy, or feng shui. It wasn’t until many centuries later, during the Song dynasty, that the compass was adapted for use in navigation.It’s mind-boggling to think that mankind had the compass for roughly 1,000 years before applying it to navigation. Today, following the passage of roughly another 1,000 years, we have become highly dependent on high-tech navigation aids like GPS, Beidou, etc.. That’s true whe ther we’re walking, bicycling, flying, driving or taking other forms of transport. This technology is increasingly everywhere — in our phones, watches, cars, etc.Ancient mariners, whether they be Vikings or South Sea Islanders, would navigate with astrono mical bearings by reading the celestial bodies as well as landmarks. We’ve generally lost that ability, since we now have sophisticated, reliable, and portable tools to guide us.I haven’t researched the etymological connection between the words “compass” and “compassion”, but I’d guess there is some kind of common root, beyond the simple overlap of seven letters of the English alphabet: c_o_m_p_a_s_s.Compasses are still very useful, even if fewer and fewer people carry them. Compassion is still a very important quality in people, even if we see less evidence of it in society at large.The title of this post is actually a misleading question. It’s a bit like asking “How deep is the river?” Unless it’s a man-made canal, a river’s depth varies from place to p lace and time to time. Depending on many natural (and some man-made) factors, a river’s depth can fluctuate widely during any given year.It’s the same with the depth of an individual’s compassion. It ebbs and flows. We are all distracted by work and family priorities, health issues, material needs and wants, greed, hunger for power — and many other influences which can cause us to focus more on our own desires than the needs of other people.Some religions contain teachings which emphasize the importance of compassion for our fellow man and woman. People who believe in those religions may benefit from timely reminders about “rebooting their compassion drives.”But what about other people, especially those who’ve never personally experienced hardship, hunger, grief, or hatred? It’s very easy to become complacent, take things for granted, and be selfish. It’s very easy to forget why compassion is such an important quality for each of us to develop.How can people who are not compassionate towards themselves be compassionate towards others? Compassion is fundamental to long-term friendships and partnerships. It is arguably also the foundation on which a happy and satisfied personal life is based.I am a big fan of Jim Collins. In his book “How the Mighty Fall”, he describes how certain companies who had once been phenomenally successful eventually fail. His analysis outlines the five stages which ultimately lead to their defeat.Stage one is “hubris, born of success”; and stage two is what Collins calls “the undi sciplined pursuit of more.” I won’t delve into the other three stages here, because Collins’ book is focused on companies.My observation is that these two stages also apply to people. How many people around you display signs of “hubris born of success”, and “an undisciplined pursuit of more”? I don’t know about you, but I see plenty of people around me exhibiting those traits every day. I have no scientific data, but my gut sense is this kind of behavior is far more prevalent that it was twenty years ago.I don’t think it is coincidence that people behaving like this tend to be the least compassionate people we know.Like companies, people can learn and correct their ways, adjusting as they go. But to do so, they need a clear vision of what’s important, and the longer-term consequences of ignoring that which is important.Whether you are religious or not, ignoring the importance of compassion is like losing your compass. The difference in this case is, there is no GPS to replace it. If you lose it, you may not find your way home.Anyone who has ever been on the high seas, in the mountains, or deep forest, in the fog, without a compass, will appreciate what a frightening and risky situation that is.It makes sense for us all to place a high value on improving the depth of our compassion, on an ongoing, life-long basis. We’ll be happier for it, and the world will certainly be a better place as a result.Another two things about real compassion … it can be very contagious; and its reach extends beyond people, to animals and the natural environment.To paraphrase a slogan popular in another era, let us “Dig tunnels deep, and store compassion everywhere.”“你的怜悯心有多深？”佛曰：“教众生三法：善心、正言、怜悯助人，方得涅磐。