魔术美文记4级词汇 Words to Live by From A to Z

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08. Words to Live by: From A to Z

Ancient sayings are not altogether stereotyped¹ norms. Those such as “being punctual” and “being economical” still work in contemporary society.

Budgets and plans are the insurances of a better life.

Compromise is one of the solutions to complicated matters; considering concession² is the symbol of a talent.

Don’t exhaust yourself. Recreations as sightseeing, skiing, solar bathing and playing soccer are all good choices for you to relax.

Environment protection is not only the job of the authorities but also the obligation of every civilian³.

Fantasy is also necessarily a part of life. Trust the magic of dreams, for which there is psychological foundation.

Gamble is a risky⁴ investment.

Haste makes waste.

Ignoring or misunderstanding history is often predicted to repeat it. History tells us that humanity and harmony are most valuable.

Jealousy⁵ is the poison to the compatible friendship.

Keep expectations towards a promising⁶ life and try hard to make them happen.

Liberty and democracy are not the privileges of minorities but the inevitable⁷ trend of human civilization.

Make comments only on the subjects you know well.

Never exaggerate.

Open your mouth at conferences. Negotiating and discussing are the sources of wit.

Poverty is the reward of idleness.

Quest for lifelong education is of primary importance.

Remember: A fool’s bolt may sometimes hit the mark.

Shoulder your commitments.

To preserve a friend, there are three requirements: to honor him present, to praise him absent, and to grant him a favor in his necessities.

Unity⁸ is the ultimate sole possibility of Nature, and the selfish, greedy men who are against her purposes must get the severe punishments.

Vain glory blossoms but never bears.

Whatever a man sows, which he will also reap.

Xcellerate (accelerate) your efforts.

You cannot sell the cow and sip⁹ the milk.

Zeal(热情) is like a wild horse, which should be harnessed by reason.