But what does he mean by or what do I mean by referring to his policies of abstention ? from political life?

但他所谓,或我所谓,疏离政治的,人生策略为何？

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Okay, we'll allow some abstention in the first day but not beyond today.

第一节课就这样了,但以后可不行

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