诗歌－human nature

（单词翻译:单击）

Ah,human nature, how,
If utterly¹ frail² thou art and vile,
If dust thou art and ashes, is thy heart so great?
If thou art noble in part,
How are thy loftiest impulses and thoughts
By so ignobles causes kindled³ and put out?

注：[古、诗]thou art = you are

啊，人性，如果你是绝对脆弱和邪恶，
如果你是尘埃和灰烬
你的情感何以如此高尚？
如果你多少称得上崇高，
你高尚的冲动和思想何以如此卑微
而转瞬即逝？