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• 徐菲曼

  “It is not difficult to imagine a world short of ambition. It...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  一个缺乏抱负的世界，这不难想象。或许，这将是一个更为友善的世界：没有渴求，没有摩擦，没有失望。人们将有时间进行反思。他们所从事的工作将不是为了他们自身，而是为了整个集体。竞争永远不会介入;冲突将被消除；人们的紧张关系将成为过往云烟。创造的重压将得以终结。艺术将不再惹人费神，其功能将纯粹为了庆典。人的寿命将会更长，因为越来越少的人会死于由激烈拼争引起的心脏病和中风。焦虑将会消失。时光流逝，抱负却早已远离人心。

  2026-05-10 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

• 徐菲曼

  “She told me that if there was anything she could give me, it...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  她告诉我，如果她有什么可以给我的话，那就是希望。

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  “The plaque on the wall says, "Life is a do-it-yourself...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  墙上的铭匾写道:" 生活是一项为自己打造的工程。"还有什么能比这更清楚的呢？明天的生活，就是你今天的态度和抉择的结果。

  2026-05-09 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “undermine” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  破坏

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  “shattered” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  破碎的

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  “nicked” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  割进

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  “irrevocably” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  不可挽回的

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  “Finally, there is knowing. I know Walter will throw his...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  This excerpt deepens the exploration of long-term love, focusing on resilience, mutual understanding, and comfort. After a week of heartache, the narrator finds solace in small joys: gladiolus blossoms, her son’s laughter, and a neighbor’s wedding. She and Walter reflect on life’s cycles, recognizing joys balance sorrows—a key to enduring their relationship. The passage then highlights "knowing" as a cornerstone of their love: they are familiar with each other’s flaws (Walter’s messy habits, the narrator’s forgetfulness) and accept them fully. The narrator concludes their love lasts not for the fleeting excitement of new romance (the sky isn’t bluer, they don’t feel young), but for the comfort of familiarity, shaped by shared growth, wisdom, and memories from decades together. This reinforces the theme that the "best kind of love" is rooted in acceptance and quiet companionship rather than passionate highs.

  2026-01-08 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “As my friend raves on about her new love, I've taken a good...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  This excerpt contrasts the exhilarating rush of new love with the enduring warmth of long-term partnership. The narrator’s friend, newly in love, gushes about feeling youthful, with the world seeming brighter and art moving her deeply—classic signs of infatuation, marked by physical transformation (losing 15 pounds) and emotional high. In contrast, the narrator reflects on her 20-year marriage to Walter, who has gained weight, lost his marathon stamina, and shows signs of aging from work and bad habits. Yet, their bond remains strong: a single look from Walter can make her eager to return home, and they find joy in small, spontaneous moments—like a playful newspaper fight or a grocery store race. When asked what makes love last, the narrator lists typical factors (commitment, communication) but emphasizes that shared fun and lightheartedness are the unspoken glue of their lasting relationship, defining the "best kind of love" as rooted in everyday joy rather than fleeting passion.

  2026-01-08 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “Valentine's Day, 1996. I bring Roma to the Oprah Winfrey Show...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  This excerpt concludes the love story of the narrator and Roma, spanning decades from the concentration camp to their reunion. After being separated during the war, the narrator proposes to Roma, who accepts with the same twinkling eyes she had as a girl tossing apples over the fence. Almost forty years pass, and the narrator frames their reconnection as destiny fulfilling the hope sparked by their wartime bond. On Valentine’s Day 1996, he brings Roma to The Oprah Winfrey Show, publicly declaring his enduring love: Roma fed his physical hunger in the camp, and now he remains "hungry for your love"—a metaphor for his endless emotional longing for her. The passage ties the camp’s small acts of kindness to a lifelong love, emphasizing love’s power to endure trauma and time, and framing their relationship as a destiny-driven fulfillment of hope.

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