Sylvie would have had a much better time if the young man had left his gun at home.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

But,there was a big problem, that for all of his failings,human failings, and there were indeed many, and his intellectual limitations which were daunting, he was a man of faith and loyalty to his principles, for better or for worse,in this context.

但是他的弱点,人性的弱点,是个大问题,而且他的弱点确实很多,还有他的智力界限也令人沮丧,他是个固执于自己原则的人,不管原则是好是坏

耶鲁公开课 - 1871年后的法国课程节选

A young man who worked hard and learned new skills could rise quickly to better and better jobs.

VOA: special.2010.05.13

"More than 2 decades ago, I arrived in Illinois as a young man eager to do my part in building a better America.

VOA: special.2009.01.12