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Tess of the D?urbervilles P-1

A PURE WOMAN FAITHFULLY PRESENTED BY THOMAS HARDY

Tess of the D?urbervilles P4

And my regret is that, in a world where one so often hungers in vain for friendship, where even not to be willfully misunderstood is felt as a kindness, I shall never meet in person these appreciative readers, male and female, and shake them by the hand.

Tess of the D?urbervilles P6

So densely in the world thronged that any shifting of positions, even the best warranted advance, galls somebody?s kibe.

Tess of the D?urbervilles P96

She might have seen that what had bowed her head so profoundly---the thought of the world?s concern at her situation—was founded on an illusion. She was not an existence, an experience, a passion, a structure of sensations, to anybody but herself. To all humankind besides Tess, she was only a passing thought. Even to friends she was no mare than a frequently passing thought. If she made herself miserable the livelong night and day it was only this much to them---“Ah, she makes herself unhappy.” If she tried to b cheerful, to dismiss all care, to take pleasures in the daylight, the flowers, the baby, she could only be this idea to them---“Ah, she bears it very well.”

Tess of the D?urbervilles P95

It was impossible for even an enemy to feel otherwise on looking at Tess as she sat there, with her flower-like mouth and large tender eyes, neither black nor blue nor grey nor violet; rather all those shades together, and a hundred others, which could be seen if one looked into their irises—shade behind shade—tint beyond tint---around pupils that had no bottom; an almost standard woman, but for the slight incautiousness of character inherited from her race.

Tess of the D?urbervilles P360

The inscription ran thus:

In memory of John durbeyfield, rightly d?urberville, of the once Powerful family of that Name; and direct Descendant through an illustrious Line from Sir Pagan D?urberville, one of the Knights of the conqueror. Died March 10, 18----

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How are the Mighty fallen.

Tess of the D?urbervilles P366

Speech was as inexpressive as silence. But he had a vague consciousness of one thing, though it was not clear to him till later; that his original Tess had spiritually ceased to recognize the body before him as hers---allowing it to drift, like a corpse upon the current, in a direction dissociated from its living will.

The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler P2

Like them (Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte) he was undoubtedly a genius. But it must be added at once that he was an evil genius, one of the cruelest, most bloodthirsty and barbarous tyrants whoever lived. Perhaps it would be more accurate historically to say that Hitler was closer to Genghis Khan(成吉思汗), the ruthless Asiatic conqueror, than to Alexander, Caesar and Napoleon.

Absolute power corrupted him, as it does all who hold it. Before he died at the age of fifty-six he had massacred millions of innocent persons, including some five million Jews. And he had plunged the world into the bloodiest and most destructive war in history.

The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler P11

It was truly a meager living (he wrote later) which never sufficed to appease even my daily hunger.

Hunger was then my faithful bodyguard; he never left me for a moment and partook of all I had. My life was a continuous struggle with this pitiless friend.

The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler P80

I shall give a propaganda for starting the war. Never mind whether it is plausible or not. The Victor will not be asked afterward whether he told the truth or not. In starting and waging a war it is not Right that matters, but Victory.

Austrian Scenes P47

The broad Danube Basin, with its natural beauty and unspoilt landscape, has always been a favorite recreation area of the Viennese. Between the Danube Canal and the river itself lies the Prater Park, the biggest entertainment park in Vienna. Its symbol is the Big Wheel. With its bright red cabins, it can take you

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up for a constantly changing view of the city?s skyline. The numerous stalls and entertainments in the park provide fun for young and old from mid-March to the end of October.

Austrian Scenes P138

As a mountainous country with 44% of its area covered by forests, 28.8% by grassland, 88 lakes and a river network totaling some 100,000 kilometers, Austria still has a considerable concentration of natural countryside. It is also the only country in central Europe to decide against the introduction of nuclear energy. So it is very much in demand as a holiday center for people from Europe as well as from overseas. Tourism is Austria?s number one industry.

Austrian Scenes P207

Strauss, Johann (1825-1899) “the younger”, was the most renowned of all the remarkable Strauss family, and the greatest composer of light music, which included his famous and much loved waltzes, polkas, gallops, etc. When his father died he combined his own orchestra with that of his father and toured all Europe in triumph. One of his most beautiful compositions is undoubtedly “the Blue Danube”, but numerous others are world-wide favorites: “Tales from the Vienna Woods”, “Emperor Waltz”, “Vienna Blood”, and in addition his gay operettas, “The Bat”, “The Gipsy Baron”, etc. Altogether he composed over 150 waltzes and over 300 other dances---polkas, mazurkas, marches, etc.

西方翻译理论精选P157

De optimo genere oratorum( Excerpt) P157 (论最优秀的演说家)

Marcus Tullius Cicero(西塞罗 公元前106-公元前43)

And I did not translate them as an interpreter, but as an orator, keeping the same ideas and the forms, or as one might say, the “figures” of thought, but in language which conforms to our usage. And in so doing, I did not hold it necessary to render word for word, but I preserved the general style and force of the language. For I did not think I ought to count them out to the reader like coins, but to pay them by weight, as it were. The result of my labor will be that our Romans will know what to demand from those who claim to be Atticists and to what rule of speech, as it were, they are to be held. 西方翻译理论精选P159

Ars Poetica (Excerpts) (论诗艺)

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贺拉斯（Horace）(公元前65-公元前8)

It is difficult to develop everyday themes in an original way, and you would do better to present the Iliad in dramatic form than if you were the first to produce unknown materials never used before on stage. Material in the public domain will never become your private property if you do not be a literal translator, faithfully rendering word for word from the Greek, and do not be merely an imitator thereby getting yourself into a hole from which either good conscience, or the laws of the work itself, will be forbid you to climb out.

Abraham Lincoln didn?t quit

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty

Abraham Lincoln

Probably the greatest example of persistence is Abraham Lincoln. If you want to learn about somebody who did not quit, look no further.

Born in poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.

He could have quit many times---but he never gave up. Here is a sketch of Lincoln ?s road to White House:

1816 His family was forced out of their home. 1818 His mother died. 1831 failed in business.

1832 ran for state legislature---lost.

1832 Also lost his job---wanted to go to law school but couldn?t get in.

1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years paying off this debt.

1834 Ran for state legislature again---won.

1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken. 1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months. 1838 Sought to become a speaker of the state legislature---defeated. 1840 Sought to become elector---defeated. 1843 Ran for congress---lost.

1846 Ran for congress again---this tome he won---went to Washington and did a good job.

1848 Ran for re-election to congress---lost.

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