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精选英语格言警句

精选英语格言警句(英汉对照):badworkmanquarrelswithhistools.拙匠常怨工具差。Abirdinthehandisworthtwointhebush.双鸟在林不如一鸟在手。Abirdisknownbyitsnote,andamanbyhistalk.闻其歌知其鸟,听其言知其人。Ablindmanwholeansagainstawallimaginesthatit"stheboundaryoftheworld.坐井观天。Absencesharpenslove,presencestrengthensit.相聚爱益切,离别情更深。Aburntchilddreadsthefire.一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。Accidentswillhappen.天有不测风云。Acleanhandwantsnowashing.身正不怕影子斜。Aclearconscienceisasoftpillow.问心无愧,高枕无忧。Aclearconscienceisasurecard.光明磊落,胜券在握。Aclearconsciencelaughsatfalseaccusations.白日不做亏心事,夜半敲门心不惊。Aclearfastisbetterthanadirtybreakfast.宁为清贫,不为浊富。Aclosemouthcatchesnoflies.病从口入,祸从口出。Acockisvaliantonhisowndunghill.夜郎自大。Acommondangercausescommonaction.同仇敌忾。Acontentedmindisperpetualfeast.知足常乐。Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.事实胜於雄辩。Admonishyourfriendsinprivate,praisetheminpublic.在私底下要忠告你的朋友,在公开场合又表扬你的朋友。Afairfacemayhideafoulheart.人不可貌相。Afaithfulfriendishardtofind.益友难得。Afallintothepit,againinyourwit.吃一堑,长一智。Afterastormcomesacalm. 否极泰来。Afterblackclouds,clearweather.否极泰来。Afterdeath,thedoctor.放马后炮。Agoodappetiteisagoodsauce.饥不择食。Agoodexampleisthebestsermon.身教胜似言教。Agoodfaceisaletterofrecommendation.好的相貌就是一封推荐的介绍信。Agoodfameisbetterthanagoodface.好的名望胜於好的相貌。Agoodfriendismynearestrelation.良友如近亲。Agoodmarksmanmaymiss.智者千虑,必有一失。Agoodmaximisneveroutofseason.至理名言不会过时。Agoodmedicinetastesbitter.良药苦口,忠言逆耳。Agoodwinterbringsagoodsummer.瑞雪兆丰年。Ahappyheartmakesabloomingvisage.心花怒放,笑逐颜开。Aheroisknowninthetimeofmisfortune.时势造英雄。Alazyyouth,alousyage.少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲。Alewillmakeacatspeak.酒后吐真言。Alittleisbetterthannone.聊胜於无。Alittleleakwillsinkagreatship.千丈之堤溃於蚁穴。Alittleneglectmaybreedgreatmischief.小不忍则乱大谋。Alittlesparkkindlesagreatfire.星星之火,可以燎原。Alittlewindkindles,muchputsoutthefire.适可而止,过犹不及。Allcovet,alllose.贪多必失。Allisfairinwar. 兵不厌诈。Allisnotgoldthatglitters.闪光的东西并不都是黄金。AllroadsleadtoRome.条条道路通罗马。Allshallbewell,JackshallhaveJill.有情人终成眷属。Allthetreasuresoftheearthwouldnotbringbackonelostmoment.机会失去不再来,千贯万贯难赎回。Allthingsareeasythataredonewillingly.做事乐意,诸事容易。Allthingsareobedienttomoney.有钱能使鬼推磨。Amaidenwithmanywooersoftenchoosestheworst.少女有了许多求婚者往往选中了最差的一个。Amanapttopromiseisapttoforget.轻诺者易忘。Amancannotspinandreelatthesametime.一心不能二用。Amancannotwhistleanddrinkathesametime.一心不能二用。Amanhastwoearsandonemouththathemayhearmuchandspeaklittle.人有两只耳朵一张嘴,就是为了多听少说话。Amanknowshiscompanioninalongjourneyandalittleinn.路遥知马力,日久见人心。Amanmaydighisgravewithhisteeth.祸从口出。Amanmayleadahorsetothewater,buthecannotmakehimdrink.牵马到河易,强马饮水难。Amanmaylovehishousewellwithoutridingontheridge.有宝何必人前夸。Amatchwillsetfiretoalargebuilding.星星之火,可以燎原。Ambitionneverdiesuntilthereisnowayout.不到黄河心不死Amissisasgoodasamile.失之毫厘,差之千里。Amongtheblindtheone-eyedmanisking.山中无老虎,猴子称霸王。Anearfriendisbetterthanafar-dwellingkinsman.远亲不如近邻。Anenemy"smouthseldomspeakswell.狗嘴里吐不出象牙。Anevilchanceseldomcomesalone. 祸不单行。Anewbroomsweepsclean.新官上任三把火。Anhourinthemorningisworthtwointheevening.一日之计在於晨。Anoldphysician,andayounglawyer.医生年老的好,律师年轻的俏。Anoptimistseesanopportunityineverycalamity;apessimistseesacalamityineveryopportunity.乐观的人在灾难中看到希望;悲观的人在希望中看到灾难。Anounceofpreventionisworthapoundofcure.预防胜於治疗。Answerafoolaccordingtohisfolly.以其人之道,还治其人之身。Apennysavedisapennyearned.省钱就是赚钱。Apparelmakestheman.马靠鞍装,人靠衣装。Appearancesaredeceitful.人不可貌相,海水不可斗量。Aroadofathousandmilesbeginswithonestep.千里之行始於足下。Arollingstonegathersnomoss.滚石不生苔,转业不聚财。Asamansows,soheshallreap.种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。Asecretbetweenmorethantwoisnosecret.两人以上知道的秘密就不算秘密。Aservantisknownbyhismaster"sabsence.主人不在可以看出仆人的品行来。Asilenttongueandtrueheartarethemostadmirablethingsonearth.缄默的嘴,真诚的心,是世界上最令人赞美的东西。Asinglesparkcanstartaprairiefire.星星之火,可以燎原。Asmartcoatisagoodletterofintroduction.人要衣装,佛要金装。Asmoothseanevermadeaskillfulmariner.平静的海洋练不出熟练的水手。Asow,whenwashed;returnstothemuck.江山易改,本性难移。Astheoldcockcrows,sodoththeyoung.有其父必有其子。Asthetouchstonetriesgold,sogoldtriesman.试金石可以试金,正如黄金可以试人。 Asthetreefalls,soshallitlie.自作自受。Astheysow,soletthemreap.种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。Astilltonguemakesawisehead.智者寡言。Astitchintimesavesnine.小洞不补,大洞吃苦。Astraightfootisnotafraidofacrookedshoe.身正不怕影子斜。Astrawshowswhichwaythewindblows.一叶便知秋。Astumblemaypreventafall.小惩大诫。Asyoumakeyourbedsoyoumustlieonit.自食其果。Asyousowyoushallmow.种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。Atalltreecatchesthewind.树大招风。Atreeisknownbyitsfruit.观其行而知其人。Atruefriendisknowninthedayofadversity.疾风知劲草,患难知友情。Avariceblindsoureyes.财迷心窍。Avariceincreaseswithwealth.越富越贪。Awandererwhoisdeterminedtoreachhisdestinationdoesnotfeartherain.决心赶到目的地,浪汉何惧雨来淋。Awatchedpotislonginboiling.心急水不沸。Awilfulmanwillhavehisway.有志者是竟成。Awordspokenisanarrowletfly.一言既出,驷马难追。Awordspokenispastrecalling.一言既出,驷马难追。Badworkmenoftenblametheirtools.拙匠常怪工具差。Beautyisbutskin-deep.红颜易变。Beautyisintheeyeofthegazer.情人眼里出西施。 Beautyliesinlover"seyes.情人眼里出西施。Beesthathavehoneyintheirmouthshavestingsintheirtails.口蜜腹剑。Beforegold,evenkingstakeofftheirhats.有钱能使鬼推磨。Beggarscannotbechoosers.饥不择食。Beggarsmustbenochoosers.饥不择食。Behindbadluckcomesgoodluck.塞翁失马,焉知非福。Behonestratherclever.诚实比聪明更要紧。Beingonsea,sail;beingonland,settle.随遇而安。Bejusttoall,buttrustnotall.要公正对待所有的人,但不要轻信所有的人。Believenotallthatyouseenorhalfwhatyouhear.眼见的不能全信,耳闻的也不能半信。Beslowtopromiseandquicktoperform.不轻诺,诺必果。Beswifttohear,slowtospeak.多听少说。Betteranemptypursethananemptyhead.宁可钱袋瘪,不要脑袋空。Betteranopenenemythanafalsefriend.明枪易躲,暗箭难防。Bettergoodneighboursnearthanrelationsfaraway.远亲不如近邻。Betweenthecupandthelipamorselmayslip.功亏一篑。Betweentwostoolsonefallstotheground.脚踏两头要落空。Bewarebeginnings.慎始为上。Bigmouthfulsofterchoke.贪多嚼不烂。Bindthesackbeforeitbefull.做事应适可而止。Birdsofafeatherflocktogether.物以类聚,人以群分。Birthismuch,butbreedingismore.出身固然重要,教养更且重要。 Biteoffmorethanonecanchew.贪多咽不下。Bitethehandthatfeedsone.恩将仇报。Bitterpillsmayhavewholesomeeffects.良药苦口利於病。Blindmencanjudgenocolours.不宜问道於盲。Bloodisthickerthanwater.血浓於水。Breadisthestaffoflife.民以食为天。Brevityisthesoulofwit.言以简洁为贵。Bringuparavenandhe"llpickoutyoureyes.养虎贻患。Burnnotyourhousetoriditofthemouse.投鼠忌器。Burntchilddreadsthefire.一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。Businessbeforepleasure.事业在先,享乐在后。Businessisbusiness.公事公办。Bydoingwelearn.经一事,长一智。Byfallingwelearntogosafely.吃一堑,长一智。Byother"sfaults,wisemencorrecttheirown.他山之石,可以攻玉。Byreadingweenrichthemind;byconversationwepolishit.读书可以使我门的思想充实,谈话使其更臻完美。英语格言之一001Thestingofareproach,isthetruthofit.指责带给你刺痛,正是它的忠实之处。2002-02-12002Virtueandhappinessaremotheranddaugher.美德和幸福犹如母女。2002-02-12003TAllmankindarebeholdentohimthatiskindtothegood.行善者,人人铭记之。2002-02-12004It’stheeasiestthingintheworldforamantodeceivehimself.自欺是世上最易之事。2002-02-12005’Tiseasiertopreventbadhaditsthantobreadkthem.防止染上恶习远比消除恶习容易。2002-02-12006Anoldmaninahouseisagoodsign.家中有老是一个好迹象。2002-02-12007Speakwithcontemptofnone,formslavetoking,themeanestbee,andwilluse,asting.别用言词贬低任何人,无论国王还是奴隶。最卑戝的蜜蜂也2002-02-12008Beware,beware!he’llcheat’ithoutscruple,whocanwithoutfear. 当心,当心!行骗而无所畏惧者,也将无所顾虑。2002-02-12009Howfewtherearewhohavecourageenoughtoowntheirfaults.orresolutionenoughtomendthem!承认并改正错误,需要有足够的勇气和决心2002-02-12010Ifthoudostill,thejoyfades,notthepains;ifwell,thepaindothfade,thejoyremains.你若作恶,消失的是快乐而非痛苦;你若行善,消失的2002-02-12011Trickandtreacheryarethepracticeiffools,thathavenotwitenoughtobehonest.傻瓜习惯于诡计和背判的伎俩,他们还没聪明到学会真诚待人2002-02-12012Greatbeauty,greatstength,andgreatriches,arereallyandtrulyofnogreatuse;arightheartexceedsall.貌美,力大,有钱,实无大益;一2002-02-12013Letourfathersandgarandfathersbevaluedfortheirgoodness,ourselvesforourown.让父亲和祖辈因他们的善行受到尊重,让我们因我们自己的2002-02-12014Thirstafterdesert,notreward.渴求美德而非奖赏。2002-02-12015Ifthouinjurestconscience,itwillhaveitsrevengeonthee.伤害良心,将受到良心的严惩。2002-02-12016Ifthouwouldestlivelong,livewell;forfollyandwickednessshortenlife.若欲求长寿,生活须行善,因为蠢行和邪恶会把生命缩短。2002-02-12017Eachyearonevicioushabitrootedout,intimeminghtmaketheworstmangoodthroughout.每年根除一恶习,恶根亦会成完人。2002-02-12018Nonebutthewell-bredmanknowshowtoconfessafault,oracknowledgehimselfinanerror.唯有有教养者方知如何承认错误,或意识到自己行为2002-02-12019Ifyoudowhatyoushouldnot,youmusthearwhatyouwouldnot.若做了不应做之事,则必然会听见不愿听之语。2002-02-12020Letthyvicesdiebeforethee.让恶习先你死去。2002-02-12021Actuprightly,anddespisecalumny.Dirtmaysticktoamudwall,butnotpolish’dmarble.为人正直的就不惧诽谤:污物可以沾到泥墙上,却附不2002-02-12022Anhonestmanwillreceiveneithermoneynorpraise,thatisnothisdue.正直的人既不收受他人的钱财,也不接受他人的奉承,这些都不是他应得的2002-02-12023Thehonestmantakespains,andthenenjoyspleasure,theknavetakespleasure,andthensufferspains.正直的人先经历痛苦,然后享受欢乐;无赖2002-02-12024Hethatdothwhatheshouldnot,shallfeelwhathewouldnot.若做了不应该做的事,则将产生自己所不希望有的感觉。2002-02-12025Thegoodwillofthegovernedwillbestarv’d,ifnotfedbythegooddeedsofthegovernors.被统治者的良好愿望,若无统治者的善待,亦会饿死2002-02-12026Thebraveandthewisecanbothpityandexcuse,whencowardsandfoolsshewnomercy.勇者和智者均有同情谅解之心,而懦夫和愚者则毫无怜悯之2002-02-12027Calamityandprisperityarethetouchstonesofintegrity.不幸与幸运都是正直的试金石。2002-02-12028Whojudgesbestofaman,hisenemiesorhimself?谁能最恰当地评价一个人,他的敌人还是他自己?2002-02-12029Cunningproceedsfromwantofcapacity.狡诈出自于能力的缺乏。2002-02-12030Youmaybetoocunningforone,butnotforall.蒙骗得了一人,但蒙骗不了所有的人。2002-02-12031Cleanyourfinger,beforeyoupointatmyspots.先洗浄你的手指,再指出我的污迹。 2002-02-12032Hethatcanbearareproof,andmendbyit,ifheisnotwise,isinafairwayofbeingso.能承受责备并据此改过者,若不算是智者,也距之不远2002-02-12033Tishardtobepoorandhonest:Anemptysackcanhardlystandupright,butifitdoes,’tisastoutone!要做到贫穷而又诚实实在不容易2002-02-12034Keepconscienceclear,thenneverfear.问心无愧,永无畏惧。2002-02-12035Whenyou’regoodtoothers,youarebesttoyourself.善待他人,即是最善待自己。2002-02-12036WhatisservingGod?’Tisdoinggoodtoman.什么才算是为上帝奉献?即对人行善。2002-02-12037Aquiteconsciencesleepsinthunder,butrestandguiltlivefaradunder.平静的良心能在雷声中入睡,而安宁和负罪则无法毗邻。2002-02-12038Thereisnomansobad,buthesecretlyrespectsthegood.再坏的人都会暗自敬重好人。2002-02-12039Atruegreatmanwillneithertrampleonaworm,norsneaktoanemperpor.真正的伟人既不大肆践踏小人物,也不会在皇帝面前奴颜卑膝。040Domethefavourtodenymeatonce.立即把我拒绝,以此给我恩惠。041Youmaybemorehappythanpinces,ifyouwillbemorevirtuous.如果你能多做善事,你会比王子还要幸福。2002-02-12042Whohasdeceiv’dtheesooftasthyself?欺骗你的莫过于自己。043Nothingsopopularasgoodness.最的欢迎的是善行。044Don’tmisinformyourdoctornoryourlawyer.别向医生和律师提供错误的消息。2002-02-12045Agoodlawyarabadneighbour.好律师坏邻居。046Theexcellencyofhogsisfatness,ofmenvirtue.猪的优点在于肥壮,人的优点在于美德。047Don’tthrowstonesatyourneightbours,ifyourownwindowsareglass.假如你家的窗户是玻璃做的,别用石头打你的邻居。048Keepflaxfromfire,youthfromgaming.亚麻远离火苗,青年远离赌博。2002-02-12049Onemend-faultisworthtwofind-faults,butonefind-faultisbetterthantwomake-faults.一个改正之错相当于两个发现之错,但一个发现之错好2002-02-12050Thesunneverrepentsofthegoodhedoes,nordoesheeverdemandarecompence.太阳绝不为它所做的善事后悔,也从不指望任何报酬。英语格言之二输入日期001Aninnocentplowmanismoreworthythanaviciousprince.一个邪恶的王子还不如一个清白的庄稼汉有价值。2002-02-12002Therehavebeenasgreatsoulssoulsunknowntofameasanyofthemostfamous.有的人虽不出名,却有着名人般高尚的灵魂。2002-02-12003Don’tvalueamanforthequalityheisof,butforthequalitieshepossesses.地位不要紧,着重在人品。2002-02-12004Whopleasuregives,shalljoyreceive.予人以快乐者,自己会获得快乐。2002-02-12005Ifyourideahorse,sitcloseandtight;ifyourideaman,siteasyandlight.骑马时应紧贴马背,待人则应平和可亲。2002-02-12006Withoutjustice,courageisweak.假如无正义,勇气也无力。2002-02-12007Innocenceisitsowndefence.清白自卫。2002-02-12 008Heisillcloth’d,whoisbareofvirtue.人无美德,好比衣衫褴褛。2002-02-12009Afalsefriendandashadow,attendonlywhilethesunshines.虚假的朋友就像影子,只有当太阳照耀时才伴随在你身边。2002-02-12010Ifyouwouldbeloved,loveandbeloveable.若欲被人爱,需爱人且又可爱。2002-02-12011Friendshipcannotlivewithceremony,norwithoutcivility.友谊不能有客套,但也少不了礼貌。2002-02-12012Abrothermaynotbeafriend,butafriendwillalwaysbeabrother.兄弟可能不是朋友,但朋友总是兄弟。2002-02-12013Tisgreatconfidenceinafriendtotellhimyourfaults,greatertotellhimhis.告诉朋友自己的错是对他很大的信任,而告诉朋友他的错是对2002-02-12014loveandtoothachehavemanycures,butnoneinfallible,exceptpossessionanddispossession.爱情和牙痛有多种疗法,但无一可靠,除非要么留着2002-02-12015Youcanbearyourownfaults,andwhynotafaultinyourwife.既然能容忍自己的许多错误,为何不能容忍妻子的一个错误。2002-02-12016IfJack’sinlove,he’snojudgeofJill’sbeauty.情人眼里出西施。2002-02-12017Afather’streasure;abrother’sacomfort;afriendisboth.父亲是珍宝,兄弟是安慰,朋友两齐备。2002-02-12018Whodaintierlove,shallbeggarsprove.对爱挑剔,终将乞之不得。2002-02-12019Aquarrelsomemanhasnogoodneighbours.好争吵者无好邻居。2002-02-12020Agoodwifeandhealth,isaman’sbestwealth.贤妻健体,是男人所能拥有的最好财富。2002-02-12021Warsbringscars.战争给人带来创伤2002-02-12022Atruefriendisthebestpossession.真诚的朋友是最宝贵的财富。2002-02-12023Thesamemancannotbebothfriendandflatterer.朋友与奉承者不会是同一个人。2002-02-12024Tartwordsmaketofriends:aspoonfulofhoneywillcatchmorefliesthangallonofvinegar.尖酸的话交不到朋友;一匙蜂蜜比一加仑醋能引来2002-02-12025Hethathasnotgotawife,isnotyetacompleatman.无妻不算完人。2002-02-12026Illcompanyislikeadogwhodirtsthosemost,thathelovesbest.坏朋友就像狗一样,把人最喜爱的东西弄得肮脏不堪。2002-02-12027Whenbefriended,rememberit;whenyoubefriend,forgetit.当你被别人善待时,请记住这一切;当你善待别人时,请忘记这一切。2002-02-12028Promisesmaygettheefriends,butnonperformancewillturnthemintoenemies.许诺会赢得朋友,但食言则会化友为敌。2002-02-12029Anopenfoemayproveacurse;butapretendedfriendisworse.公开的敌人是祸害,但虚假的朋友比之更坏。2002-02-12030Love,andbeloved.爱,然后被爱。2002-02-12031Nobetterrelationthanaprudentandfaithfulfriend.最好的亲属莫过于谨慎忠诚的朋友。2002-02-12032Loveandlordshiphatecompanions.爱情与权力都不喜欢伴侣。2002-02-12033Loveandlordshiphatecompanions.爱情与权力都不喜欢伴侣。2002-02-12034Beslowinchusingafriend,slowerinchanging.选择朋友要慎重,更换朋友更应慎重。2002-02-12035Dogoodtothyfriendtokeephim,tothyenemytogainhim. 对朋友行善以留住他,对敌人行善以争取他。2002-02-12036Bewareofmeattwiceboil’dandanoldfoerecondil’d.肉久炖会烂,长久善待顽敌也能被化解。2002-02-12037Lovewell,whipwell.爱之深,恨之切。2002-02-12038Ne’ertakeawifetillthouhastahouse(andsfire)toputherin.勿聚老婆,直到有房(和炉火)让她安身。2002-02-12039Ahousewithoutwomanandfirelight,islikeabodywithoutsoulorsprite.无女人与炉火之房屋,犹如无灵魂或精神之身体。2002-02-12040Spareandhaveisbetterthanspendandcrave.节约与拥有胜过浪费与奢求。2002-02-12041Theborrowerisaslavetothelender;thesecuritytoboth.借入者受制于借出者;担保人受制这两者。2002-02-12042Forageandwantsavewhileyoumay.Nomorningsunlastsawholeday.尽可能地积蓄金钱以备贫困和老年时之需。早晨的太阳绝不会照耀整整一天。2002-02-12043Ifyou’dknowthevalueifmoney,goandborrowsome.欲知钱的价值,不妨出去借借。2002-02-12044Hastemakeswaste.草率行事浪费多。2002-02-12045Greatestatesmayventuremore;littleboatsmustkeepnearshore.大资产可以多冒险,而小船则不能离岸太远。2002-02-12046Manyamanwouldhavebeenworse,ifhiseatatehadbeenbetter2002-02-12047Paywhatyouowe,andwhatyou’reworthyou’llknow.付清你所欠的债,你将会明白自身的价值所在。2002-02-12048Havingbeenpoorisnoshame,butbeingashamedifit,is.一度贫穷并不可耻,可耻的是为之感到丢脸。2002-02-12049Tisawellspentpennythatsavesagroat.善花一便土,节约四便土。2002-02-12050Wealthandcontentarenotalwaysbedfellows.财富和满足并非总是友好共处。2002-02-12英语格言之三输入日期001Thesecondviceislying;thefirstisrunningindebt.欠债比说谎的罪过更大。2002-02-12002Foronepoormanthereareandhundredindigent.穷人总有无数贫困潦倒之处。2002-02-12003Thegenerousmindleastregardsmoney,andyetmostfeelsthewantofit.慷慨者最不看重金钱,又最觉得其欠缺。2002-02-12004Womenandwine,gameanddeceit,makethewealthsmallandthewantsgreat.女人与美酒,赌博与欺诈,使财富变少,贫穷加深。2002-02-12005Interestwhichblindssomepeple,enlightensothers.利益让一些人瞎了眼睛,却让另外一些人心明眼亮。2002-02-12006Bewareoflittleexpences,asmallleakwillsinkagreatship.小小开支不可随意,小小漏洞会沉大船。2002-02-12007Hewhomultipliesrichesmultipliescares.聚财亦聚忧。2002-02-12008Lightgainsheavypurses.少少积累,钱袋沉坠。2002-02-12009Industry,perseverance,andprugality,makefortuneyield.勤劳、坚韧和节俭,会给你带来财富。2002-02-12010Contentandrichesseldommeettogether,richestakethou,contentmentIhadrather.满意和财富难以兼得,让财富占有你,我宁可要满意。2002-02-12011Moneyandmanamutualfriendshipshow:Manmakesfalsemoney,moneymakesmanso.钱和人相互为友:人让钱假,钱让人虚。2002-02-12 012Moneyandgoodmannersmakethegentleman.有钱且有修养方为绅士。2002-02-12013Lendmoneytoanenemy,andthou’ltgainhim,toafriendandthou’ltlosehim.借钱给敌人能拉拢他,借钱给朋友会失去他。2002-02-12014Avoiddishonestgain:Nopricecanrecompensethepangsofvice.拒绝不正当的利益,因邪恶所带来的痛苦无法用金钱补尝。2002-02-12015Paywhatyouowe,andyou’llknowwhat’syourown.付清你所欠下的债,方知什么是自己的。2002-02-12016Wishamiserlonglife,andyouwishhimnogood.祝守财奴长寿,对他并无好处。2002-02-12017Tislessdiscredittoabridgepettycharges,thantostooptopettygetting.节省一丝一毫金钱,不会比为小小的收入而屈尊丢脸。2002-02-12018Bywhatthouhastnoneedof;ande’erlongthoushaltsellthynecessaries.买不需之物,不久将把必需之物卖出。2002-02-12019Theuseofmoneyisalltheadvantagethereisinhavingmoney.有钱的好处,尽在用钱中。2002-02-12020IFyoudesiremanythings,manythingswillseembutafew.如果你想得到很多,那么你将只能见到其中很少的一些。2002-02-12021Bargaininghasneitherfriendsnorrelations.交易面前无亲友。2002-02-12022Wealthisnothisthathasit,buthisthatenjoysit.财富并非供人拥有,而是供人享受。2002-02-12023Ifyouknowhowtospendlessthanyouget,youhavethePhilosophers’Stone.知量入为出者,好比有了点金石。2002-02-12024Povertywantssomethings,luxurymanythings,avariceallthings.贫穷需要一些,奢侈需要许多,而贪婪则什么都要。2002-02-12025Saveallthemoneytheycantouch.节省一切到手的金钱。2002-02-12026Hedoesnotpossesswealth,itpossesseshim.他并非拥有财富,而是被财富占有。2002-02-12027Hethatisrichneednotlivesparingly,andhethatcanlivesparinglyneednotberich.有钱人不必吝啬,吝啬者不必有钱。2002-02-12028Allthingsarecheaptothesaving,deartothewasteful.节约的不值钱,浪费的金难换。2002-02-12029Hethatlivescarnally,won’tliveeternally.好肉欲者,难以永生。2002-02-12030Afatkitchia,aleanwill.大大的灶间,小小的心愿。2002-02-12031He’sgone,andforgotnothingbuttosayfareweltohiscreditors.他走了,只忘记和债权人告别。2002-02-12032Lightpurse,heavyheart.瘪瘪钱包,沉沉心情。2002-02-12033Greatalms-giving.lessensnoman’sliving.慷慨的施舍,并不能缓解人的生计。2002-02-12034Hethatwouldriseatcourt,mustbeginbycreeping.高位始于足下。2002-02-12035lazinesstravelssoslowly,thatpovertysoonovertakeshim.懒惰走得太慢,很快就被贪穷追上。2002-02-12036Troublespringsfromidleness,toilfromease.麻烦源于懒散,劳累源于悠闲。2002-02-12037Badgainsaretrulylosses.不正当的所得才是真正的损失。2002-02-12038Diligenceovercomesdifficulties,slothmakesthem.勤奋克服困难,懒惰制造困难。2002-02-12 039Godgivesallthingstoindustry.上帝对于勤劳无所不赐。2002-02-12040Beingignorantisnotsomuchashame,asbeingunwillingtolearn.无知并不可耻,可耻的是不肯学习。2002-02-12041Askandhave,issometimesdearbuying.求人给予,有时代价不菲。2002-02-12042Speaklittle,domuch.少说多做。2002-02-12043Littlestrokes,fellgreatoaks.斧子小砍,大树伐断。2002-02-12044Whatcanbedone,withcareperformtoday.能做之事,今天认真去做。2002-02-12045Usefulattainmentsinyourminonitywillprocurerichesinmaturity,ofwhichwritingandaccountnsarenotthemeanest.不要轻视写作和?/td>2002-02-12046Wordsmayshewaman’swit,butactionshismeaning.语言可以显示人的才智,但行动可以显示其真实用意。2002-02-12047Lifewithfoolsconsistsindrinking;withthewisemanliving’sthinking.傻瓜的生活在于饮酒取乐;智者的生活在于不断思索。2002-02-12048Anounceofwitthatisbought,isworthapoundthatistaught.花代价所换来的一点才智,抵过别人传授的数倍不止。2002-02-12049Idlenessisthegreatestprodigality.懒惰是最大的消费。2002-02-12050Nogainswithoutpains.不劳则无获。英语格言之四输入日期001Sloth(likerust)consumesfasterthanladourwears:theusedkeyisalwaysbright.懒惰(你铁锈)比劳动消耗得更快:使用中的钥匙总是发?2002-02-12002Thesleepingfoxcatchesnopoulty.Up!up!睡觉的狐狸捉不到家禽。起来!起来!2002-02-12003’Tiseasytoframeagoodboldresolution,buthardisthetaskthatconcernsesecution.作出大胆的好决定容易,可实施起来却非常困难。2002-02-12004Industrypaysdebts,despairincreasesthem.勤劳可让你偿清债务,则绝望只会使欠债更多。2002-02-12005Hethatriseslate,musttrotallday,andshallscarceovertakehisbusinessatnight.晚起之人,须整日匆忙,而且即使到了晚上也很难把事2002-02-12006Bealwaysasham’dtocatchthyselfidle.随时为自己的懒散而羞惭。2002-02-12007Therearelazymindsaswillaslazybodies.心既懒,身亦惰。2002-02-12008Lazybones!DostthouthinkGodwouldhavegiventheearmsandlegs,ifthehadnotdesign’dthoushould’stusethem?懒骨头!如果上帝2002-02-12009Industryneednotwish.勤劳毋须请求。2002-02-12010Gracethouthyhouse,andletnotthatgracethee.为你的家增光,别让家为你添彩。2002-02-12011Attheworkingman’shousehungerlooksinbutdaresnotenter.饥饿只能在劳动者的屋外张望,却不敢进去。2002-02-12012Willdoneisbetterthanwellsaid.说得好不如做得好。2002-02-12013Nonepreachesbetterthantheant,andshesaysnothing.最善说教者莫过于蚂蚁,但它却只做不说。2002-02-12014Hethatcanhavepatience,canhavewhathewill.有恒心者事竟成。2002-02-12015Admirationisthedaughterofignorance.羡慕为无知之女。2002-02-12016Hethatlivesuponhope,diesfarting.一味靠希望活着的人,死时不值一文。2002-02-12017Diligenceisthemotherofgoodluck.勤奋为幸运之母。2002-02-12 018Bydiligenceandpatience,themousebitintwothecable.若干再加恒心,老鼠也能把钢索咬断。2002-02-12019Lookbefore,oryou’llfindyourselfbehind.抬头向前看,否则落后边。2002-02-12020Allthingsareeasytoindustry,allthingdiffculttosloth.勤劳面前万事易,懒散面前万事难。2002-02-12021Nomane’erwasglorious,whowasnotlaborious.人若不勤劳,一定无荣耀。2002-02-12022Betemperateimwine,ineating,girls,andsloth;orthegoutwillseizeyouandplagueyouboth.姑娘,别纵酒,别贪吃懒做,否则痛风会折磨你。2002-02-12023Greattalkers,littledoers.吹嘘者,行动少。Acathasninelives.猫有九条命。(英国迷信,指猫的生命力强)Acatinglovescatchesnomice.(=Muffledcatscatchnomice.)带手套的猫捉不到耗子;四肢不勤,一事无成;怕沾污手指的人做不出什么事。Acatmaylookataking.猫也可以看国王(指小人物也应有些权利)Achainisnostrongerthanitsweakestlink.Afoolandhismoneyaresoonparted.AfoolmaygiveawisemancounselAfriendinneedisafriendindeed.Agooddogdeservesagoodbone.好狗应该啃好骨头,有功者受赏。Ahandfulofcommonsenseisworthabusheloflearning.少量的常识,当得大量的学问。Alittleknowledgeisadangerousthing.浅学误人。Alivingdogisbetterthanadeadlion.死狮不如活狗。Amanisknownbyhisfriends.Amanisknownbythecompanyhekeeps.Aman"shomeishiscastle.Arollingstonegathersnomoss.Asheepamongwolves落入狼群;落在一群恶汉手中的善良人Astaff[stick]isquickly[soon]foundtobeatadogwith.欲加之罪,何患无辞。Astitchintimesavesnine.Awolfinsheep"sclothing披着羊皮的狼,口蜜腹剑的人Awoman"splaceisinthehome.Awoman"sworkisneverdone.Awordspokenispastrecalling.Aworkilldonemustbetwicedone.首次做不好,必须重新搞。Aburntchilddreadsthefire.一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。Awillinghelperdoesnotwaituntilheisasked.于助人者总是主动帮助别人。Absencemakestheheartgrowfonder.Actionistheproperfruitofknowledge.行动是知识之佳果。Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.Affairsthataredonebyduedegreesaresoonended.按部就班,事情很快就做完。Afterastormcomesacalm.Afterpraisingthewinetheysellusvinegar.Agreelikecatsanddogs[口]像猫和狗一样合不来,完全合不来Allcatsaregreyinthedark.(=Atnightallcatsaregrey;whencandlesareout,allcatsaregrey.) 猫在暗中都是灰色;黑暗中难分丑妍Allgoodthingsmustcometoanend.Allisfairinloveandwar.Allisoverbuttheshouting.Alllayloadonthewillinghorse.AllroadsleadtoRome.Allthatglittersisnotgold.Alltheworldlovesalover.Alltimeisnotimewhenitispast.光阴一去不复返。AllworkandnoplaymakesJackadullboy.只工作,不玩耍,聪明小孩也变傻。AllroadsleadtoRome.条条大路通罗马。All"swellthatendswell.Amongtheblindtheoneeyedmanistheking.山中无老虎猴子称大王。Anappleadaykeepsthedoctoraway.Anarmyofsheepledbyalionwoulddefeatanarmyoflionsledbyasheep.Aneyeforaneye,andatoothforatooth.Anidlebrainisthedevil"sworkshop.懒汉的头脑是魔鬼的工厂。Anidleyouth,aneedyage.少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲。Anolddogbarksnotinvain.老狗不乱吠;老狗一吠,就得小心。Anolddogwilllearnnonewtricks.(=Youcannotteacholddogsnewtricks.)老狗学不了新把戏;老年人很难适应新事物。Angerandhastehindergoodcounsel.Appearancesaredeceptive.Aprilshowersbringsmayflowers.Artislong,lifeisshort.As[like]adogwithtwotails非常开心[高兴]Asasheepamongtheshearers仿佛落在剪羊毛工人手里的绵羊AspoorasachurchmouseAsweakasacat(=asweakaswater)身体非常虚弱Aswellbehangedforasheepasforalamb偷大羊或偷小羊反正都得挨绞刑;一不做二不休Asyoumakeyourbed,somustyoulieinit.Asyousow,soshallyoureap.Asyouhavemadethebed,youmustlieonit.自作自受。Asknoquestionsandhearnolies.Attheeleventhhour在最后时刻表(误:在十一点钟)Badnewstravelsfast.Barkingdogsseldombite.爱叫的狗不咬人;咬人的狗不露齿。Barkingdogsseldombite.爱叫的狗不咬人。Be(old)dogat(athing)对...有经验;对...很内行Beautyisintheeyeofthebeholder.Beautyisonlyskin-deep.Beggarscan"tbechoosers.Betterbesafethansorry.Betterdiewithhonorthanlivewithshame. Betterlatethannever.迟做总比不做好。Bettermasteronethanengagewithten.会十事,不如精一事。Betterthedevilyouknowthanthedevilyoudon"tknow.Bettertobealonethaninbadcompany.Bettertodieinglorythanliveindishonor.Bewareofasilentdogandstillwater.提防不吠的狗,小心静止的水。Birdsofafeatherflocktogether.Bloodisthickerthanwater.Blood,toil,tearsandsweat.Boyswillbeboys.Bringdownthehouse博得满堂喝彩,引起哄堂大笑(误:把房子弄塌?br>Businessbeforepleasure.事业在先,享乐在后。Businessisbusiness.公事公办。Businessisthesaltoflife.事业是生命之盐。Businessmakesamanaswellastrieshim.事业可以考验人,也可以造就人。Businessmaybetroublesome,butidlenessispernicious.事业虽扰人,懒惰害更大。Businessneglectedisbusinesslost.忽视职业便是放弃职业。Calamityismantruetouchstone.Callsomebodynames辱骂某人(误:喊某人的名字)Careanddiligencebringluck.谨慎和勤奋带来好运。Catchascatchcan.Charitybeginsathome.Christmascomesbutonceayear.圣诞一年只一度。Cleanconsciencelaughsatfalseaccusation.Comelikeadogatawhistle一呼即来Crimedoesnotpay.Cryoverspiltmilk.Curiositykilledthecat.Deadmenhavenofriends.Deadmentellnotales.Deathisthegreatleveler.Deliberateslowly,executepromptly.慢慢酌量,快快行动。Dexteritycomesbyexperience.熟练来自经验。Diamondcutdiamond.Diligenceisthemotherofsuccess.勤奋是成功之母。Diligenceisthemotherofgoodfortune.勤勉是好运之母。Discretionisthebetterpartofvalor.Divideandrule.DoasIsay,andnotasIdo.Doasmostmendoandmenwillspeakwellofthee.照大多数人那样干,人们会把你称赞。Dobusiness,butbenotaslavetoit.要做事,但不要做事务的奴隶。Donotwearoutyourwelcome.Dountoothersasyouwouldlikethemtodountoyou.Doingeverythingisdoingnothing.样样都做等于不做。 Don"tcountyourchickensbeforetheyarehatched.Don"tcutoffyournosetospiteyourface.Don"tgonearthewateruntilyoulearnhowtoswim.Don"tmeettroublehalf-way.Don"tputallyoureggsinonebasket.Don"tridethehighhorse.Don"twashyourdirtylineninpublic.Doubtisthekeyofknowledge.怀疑是知识之钥。Earlytobed,earlytorise,makesamanhealthy,wealthyandwise.早睡早起,使人健康、富裕和聪颖。Easiersaidthandone.Eastorwest,homeisbest.出门五里,不如家里。Easycome,easygo.来得容易去得快。Eatnofish做忠实可靠的人(误:不吃鱼)Enoughtomakeacat[horse]laugh极其可笑;让人笑掉大牙Enoughtomakeacatspeak[口]令人惊讶;事情太出奇Entertainanangelunawares.Everybirdlovestohearhimselfsing.Everydoghashisday.凡人皆有得意日。Everydogisalionathome.[Everydogisvaliantathisowndoor.]狗是百步王,只在门前凶。Everyfamilyhasaskeletoninthecupboard.Everymanhashisfaults.Everymanhashisprice.Everymanishisownworstenemy.Everypicturetellsastory.Everypotterpraiseshisownpot.Everytidehathitsebb.潮涨必有潮落时。Everybody"sbusinessisnobodysbusiness.三个和尚没水吃Everyonetohistaste.Everythinghasitstimeandthattimemustbewatched.万物皆有时,时来不可失。Experienceisthebestteacher.经验是最好的教师。Experienceisthefatherofwisdomandmemorythemother.经验是知识之父,记忆是知识之母。Experienceisthemotherofwisdom.Experiencekeepsadearschool,butfoolslearninnoother.经验学校学费高,愚人旁处学不到。Experiencewithoutlearningisbetterthanlearningwithoutexperience.有经验而无学问,胜于有学问而无经验。Failureteachessuccess.Faithwillmovemountains.精诚所至,金石为开。Familiaritybreedscontempt.FastBarkingdogsseldombite.Fatcat美国政治运动的出资人,捐献大宗政治款项的富人;安于现状的懒汉;以权谋私的人,享受特权的人Fearisstrongerthanlove.Fearofdeathisworsethandeathitself. Fightdog,fightbear.打个青红皂白,一决雌雄。Fightfirewithfire.Finderskeepers,losersweepers.Finefeathersmakefinebirds.Finishedlaboursarepleasant.完成工作是一乐。Fireisagoodservantbutabadmaster.火是忠实的朋友,却是残酷的主人。Firstcome,firstserved.Firstthingsfirst.Firstthink,andthenspeak.Foolsrushinwhereangelsfeartotread.Friendinneedisafriendindeed.患难见真情。Garbagein,garbageout.Giveadogabad[anill]name(andhanghim).一旦给人加一个坏名声,他就永远洗刷不掉;人言可畏。Givecreditwherecreditisdue.Givehimaninchandhe"lltakeayard.Givethedevilhisdue.Givehimaninchandhewilltakeanell(ayard).得寸进尺。Godhelpsthemthathelpthemselves.Goodfencesmakegoodneighbors.Goodnessisbetterthanbeauty.Graspall,loseall.Greatmindsthinkalike.英雄所见略同。Happinesstakesnoaccountoftime.欢娱不惜时光逝。Hasthecatgotyourtongue?[口]猫把你的舌头叼去了吗?为什么不吭声?Hastemakeswaste.Haveyousomewhattodotomorrow,doittoday.明天如有事,今天就去做。Heisaluckydog.他是个幸运儿。Heisthebestgeneralwhomakesthefewestmistakes.Helaughsbestwholaughslast.Hethatdothmostatoncedothleast.什么都想一次做完,结果一件也做不完;贪多嚼不烂。Hethatismasterofhimself,willsoonbemasterofothers.Hethatknowsnothing,doubtsnothing.Hethatplantsatreeplantsforposterity.Hethatthinkshisbusinessbelowhimwillalwaysbeabovehisbusiness.自命大才小用,往往眼高手低。Hethatwillnotworkshallnoteat.不工作者不得食。Hewhohesitatesislost.Hewhodoesnotadvancelosesground.不进则退。HewhodoesnotreachtheGreatWallisnotatrueman.不到长城非好汉。Hewholaughslast,laughsbest.谁笑到最后谁笑得最好。Hewhoridesonatigercanneverdismount.骑虎难下。Healthisnotvaluedtillsicknesscomes.有病方知无病福。Honestyisthebestpolicy. Idlepeople(folks)havethemostlabour(takethemostpains).懒人做工作,越懒越费力。Idlenessisthekeyofbeggary.懒惰出乞丐。Idlenessistherootofallevil.懒惰乃万恶之源。Ifajob"sworthdoing,it"sworthdoingwell.Ifyouwantknowledge,youmusttoilforit.若要求知识,须从勤苦得。Ifyouwouldhaveathingwelldone,doityourself.想把事情来做好,就得亲自动手搞。Ignoranceisbliss.Ignoranceofthelawexcusesnoman.Illnewstravelsfast.恶事传千里。Inforapenny,inforapound.做事一开头,就要做到底;一不做,二不休。Industryisfortune"srighthand,andfrugalityherleft.勤勉是幸运的右手,世俭是幸运的左手。Itisgoodtolearnatanotherman"scost.前车可鉴。Itisilltowakensleepingdogs.[letsleepingdogslie;don"twakeasleepingdog.]别多事,别惹麻烦。Itisintobeonthesafeside.Itislostlabourtosowwherethereisnosoil.没有土壤,播种也是徒劳。Itisnousecryingbestspiltmilk.Itisnotworkthatkills,butworry.工作不会伤身,伤身乃是忧虑。Itisrighttoputeverythinginitsproperuse.凡事都应用得其所。Itneverrains,butitpours.Itrainscatsanddogs.下倾盆大雨,大雨滂沱Ittakestwototango.Itisnogoodcryingoverthespiltmilk.覆水难收。Ittakestwotomakeaquarrel.一只碗不响。Jackofalltrades,masterofnone.Keepyourmouthshutandyourearsopen.Killtwobirdswithonestone.一箭双雕。Knowledgeadvancesbystepsandnotbyleaps.知识只能循序渐进,不能跃进。Knowledgeispower.知识就是力量。Laughteristhebestmedicine.Leadadog"slife过着牛马不如的生活Leadadog"slife过穷困潦倒的日子Learnwisdombythefolliesofothers.从旁人的愚行中学到聪明。Letbygonesbebygones.Letsleepingdogslie.Letthebuyerbeware.Letthecatoutofthebag说走了嘴,(无意中)泄露秘密Letthedeadburytheirdead.Letsleepingdoglie.不要惹是生非。Let"scallaspadeaspade.直言不讳。Lifeisjustabowlofcherries.Lightningneverstrikestwiceinthesameplace.Likeacatonhotbricks局促不安,如热锅上的蚂蚁Likefather,likeson. Likemother,likedaughter.Liveandlearn.Livelikecatanddog[口]整天吵架Liveacatanddoglife(夫妻)过着不和谐的生活(误:过着猫和狗一般的生活)Livingwithoutanaimislikingsailingwithoutacompass.生活没有目标等于航行没有指南针。Lookafternumberone.Lookonthebrightside.Lookbeforeyouleap.三思而后行。Lookers-onseemostofthegame.旁观者清。Loveconquersall.Loveisblind.Lovemakestheworldgoround.Loveme,lovemydog.你若把我当朋友,也要把我的朋友当朋友;爱屋及乌。Loveseesnofaults.Lovewillfindaway.Loveme,lovemydog.爱屋及乌Makehaywhilethesunshines.晒草要趁太阳好。Mancannotlivebybreadalone.Manyhandsmakelightwork.众擎易举。Manyhandsmakequickwork.人多干活快。Manyalittlemakesamickle.积少成多。Manyhandsmakeslightwork.人多好办事。Marriagesaremadeinheaven.MayAssoonasmanisbornhebeginstodie.Mightisright.Mindyourownbusiness.Moneyistherootofallevil.Moneyisn"teverything.Morehaste,lessspeed.欲速则不达。Moveheavenandearth想尽一切办法;竭尽全力(误:翻天覆地)Necessityisthemotherofinvention.Neverdetertilltomorrowthatwhichyoucandotoday.今日事须今日毕,切勿拖延到明天。Neverdothingsbyhalves.做事不要半途而废。Neverjudgefromappearances.Neverlookagifthorseinthemouth.Nevermixyourliquor.Neversaydie.Neverspeakillofthedead.Neverthinkyourselfabovebusiness.勿自视过高;不要眼高手低;永远不要认为自己是大才小用。Nevertoolatetorepent.Nevertoolatetomend.亡羊补牢未为晚也。NoBadnewstravelsfast.Nomancanservetwomasters. Nomanisindispensable.Nonewsisgoodnews.Noonecancallbackyesterday;Yesterdaywillnotbecalledagain.昨日不复来。Nopain,nogain.Noroot,nofruit.无根就无果。Nooneiswiseatalltime.智者千虑,必有一失。Nothaveadog"schance毫无机会Nothingiscertainbutdeathandtaxes.Nothingsucceedslikesuccess.Nothingventured,thinggained.Nothingintheworldisdifficultifyousetyourmindtoit.世上无难事,只怕有心人。Oldhabitsdiehard.Oldsoldiersneverdie,theysimplyfadeaway.OnceCleanlinessisnexttogodliness.Onegoodturndeservesanother.Oneman"slossisanotherman"sgain.Onescabbedsheepinfectsthewholeflock.一只羊生疮整群羊遭殃。Onetodayisworthtwotomorrows.一个今天胜似两个明天。One"slifeislimited,butlearningisendless.生命有限,学海无涯。Opportunityseldomknockstwice.Outofsight,outofmind.眼不见,心不烦。Patienceisavirtue.Pennywise,poundfoolish.Pleasanthoursflypast.快乐时光去如飞。Practicemakesperfect.熟能生巧。Practicewhatyoupreach.Prepareforarainyday.未雨绸缪。Preventionisbetterthancure.Procrastinationisthethiefoftime.因循拖延是时间的大敌;拖延就是浪费时间。Pullsomebody"sleg戏弄某人;开某人的玩笑(误:拖某人的后腿)Pullupone"ssocks振作起来;鼓起勇气(误:提起袜子)Punctualityisthesoulofbusiness.守时为立业之要素。Putyourshouldertothewheel.努力工作。Rain,rain,goaway,comeagainanotherday.Ratsdesertasinkingship.Readingmakesafullmanandwritinganexactman.读书使人充实,写作使人严谨。Returntoone"ssheep[muttons]回到本题Revengeissweet.RobbingPetertopayPaul.Savingisgetting.节省就是获得。Sayingisonething,doinganother.说是一回事,做是另一回事。Scornful[Hungry]dogswilleatdirtypuddings.人到危急时,平时所不屑做的也要做;急不暇择,饥不择食。ScratchmybackandI"llscratchyours. See[watch]how[whichway]thecatjumps(=waitforthecattojump)观望形势然后行动;看风使舵,随机应变SeeNaplesanddie.不到黄河心不死。Speaklittle,domuch.少说多做Awell-writtenlifeisalmostasrareasawell-spentone.写得很好的生活和过得很好的生活几乎一样少。Thestingofareproach,isthetruthofit.指责带给你刺痛,正是它的忠实之处。Virtueandhappinessaremotheranddaugher.美德和幸福犹如母女。TAllmankindarebeholdentohimthatiskindtothegood.行善者,人人铭记之。It’stheeasiestthingintheworldforamantodeceivehimself.自欺是世上最易之事。’Tiseasiertopreventbadhaditsthantobreadkthem.防止染上恶习远比消除恶习容易。Anoldmaninahouseisagoodsign.家中有老是一个好迹象。Speakwithcontemptofnone,formslavetoking,themeanestbee,andwilluse,asting.别用言词贬低任何人,无论国王还是奴隶。最卑戝的蜜蜂也Beware,beware!he’llcheat’ithoutscruple,whocanwithoutfear.当心,当心!行骗而无所畏惧者,也将无所顾虑。Howfewtherearewhohavecourageenoughtoowntheirfaults.orresolutionenoughtomendthem!承认并改正错误,需要有足够的勇气和决心Ifthoudostill,thejoyfades,notthepains;ifwell,thepaindothfade,thejoyremains.你若作恶,消失的是快乐而非痛苦;你若行善,消失的Trickandtreacheryarethepracticeiffools,thathavenotwitenoughtobehonest.傻瓜习惯于诡计和背判的伎俩,他们还没聪明到学会真诚待人Greatbeauty,greatstength,andgreatriches,arereallyandtrulyofnogreatuse;arightheartexceedsall.貌美,力大,有钱,实无大益;一Letourfathersandgarandfathersbevaluedfortheirgoodness,ourselvesforourown.让父亲和祖辈因他们的善行受到尊重,让我们因我们自己的Thirstafterdesert,notreward.渴求美德而非奖赏。Ifthouinjurestconscience,itwillhaveitsrevengeonthee.伤害良心,将受到良心的严惩。Ifthouwouldestlivelong,livewell;forfollyandwickednessshortenlife.若欲求长寿,生活须行善,因为蠢行和邪恶会把生命缩短。Eachyearonevicioushabitrootedout,intimeminghtmaketheworstmangoodthroughout.每年根除一恶习,恶根亦会成完人。Nonebutthewell-bredmanknowshowtoconfessafault,oracknowledgehimselfinanerror.唯有有教养者方知如何承认错误,或意识到自己行为Ifyoudowhatyoushouldnot,youmusthearwhatyouwouldnot.若做了不应做之事,则必然会听见不愿听之语。Letthyvicesdiebeforethee.让恶习先你死去。Actuprightly,anddespisecalumny.Dirtmaysticktoamudwall,butnotpolish’dmarble.为人正直的就不惧诽谤:污物可以沾到泥墙上,却附不Anhonestmanwillreceiveneithermoneynorpraise,thatisnothisdue.正直的人既不收受他人的钱财,也不接受他人的奉承,这些都不是他应得的Thehonestmantakespains,andthenenjoyspleasure,theknavetakespleasure,andthensufferspains.正直的人先经历痛苦,然后享受欢乐;无赖Hethatdothwhatheshouldnot,shallfeelwhathewouldnot. 若做了不应该做的事,则将产生自己所不希望有的感觉。Thegoodwillofthegovernedwillbestarv’d,ifnotfedbythegooddeedsofthegovernors.被统治者的良好愿望,若无统治者的善待,亦会饿死Thebraveandthewisecanbothpityandexcuse,whencowardsandfoolsshewnomercy.勇者和智者均有同情谅解之心,而懦夫和愚者则毫无怜悯之Calamityandprisperityarethetouchstonesofintegrity.不幸与幸运都是正直的试金石。Whojudgesbestofaman,hisenemiesorhimself?谁能最恰当地评价一个人,他的敌人还是他自己?Cunningproceedsfromwantofcapacity.狡诈出自于能力的缺乏。Youmaybetoocunningforone,butnotforall.蒙骗得了一人,但蒙骗不了所有的人。Cleanyourfinger,beforeyoupointatmyspots.先洗浄你的手指,再指出我的污迹。Hethatcanbearareproof,andmendbyit,ifheisnotwise,isinafairwayofbeingso.能承受责备并据此改过者,若不算是智者,也距之不远Tishardtobepoorandhonest:Anemptysackcanhardlystandupright,butifitdoes,’tisastoutone!要做到贫穷而又诚实实在不容易Keepconscienceclear,thenneverfear.问心无愧,永无畏惧。Whenyou’regoodtoothers,youarebesttoyourself.善待他人,即是最善待自己。WhatisservingGod?’Tisdoinggoodtoman.什么才算是为上帝奉献?即对人行善。Aquiteconsciencesleepsinthunder,butrestandguiltlivefaradunder.平静的良心能在雷声中入睡,而安宁和负罪则无法毗邻。Thereisnomansobad,buthesecretlyrespectsthegood.再坏的人都会暗自敬重好人。Atruegreatmanwillneithertrampleonaworm,norsneaktoanemperpor.真正的伟人既不大肆践踏小人物,也不会在皇帝面前奴颜卑膝。Domethefavourtodenymeatonce.立即把我拒绝,以此给我恩惠。Youmaybemorehappythanpinces,ifyouwillbemorevirtuous.如果你能多做善事,你会比王子还要幸福。Whohasdeceiv’dtheesooftasthyself?欺骗你的莫过于自己。Nothingsopopularasgoodness.最的欢迎的是善行。Don’tmisinformyourdoctornoryourlawyer.别向医生和律师提供错误的消息。Agoodlawyarabadneighbour.好律师坏邻居。Theexcellencyofhogsisfatness,ofmenvirtue.猪的优点在于肥壮,人的优点在于美德。Don’tthrowstonesatyourneightbours,ifyourownwindowsareglass.假如你家的窗户是玻璃做的,别用石头打你的邻居。Keepflaxfromfire,youthfromgaming.亚麻远离火苗,青年远离赌博。Onemend-faultisworthtwofind-faults,butonefind-faultisbetterthantwomake-faults.一个改正之错相当于两个发现之错,但一个发现之错好Thesunneverrepentsofthegoodhedoes,nordoesheeverdemandarecompence.太阳绝不为它所做的善事后悔,也从不指望任何报酬。
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