My critical powers are just sufficient to determine this, and I am gratified to be able to say it.

我的评论能力可以确认这一点，而且我很高兴我能这么说。

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Gary Gilmore The serial killer Gary Gilmore basically said the pain of others gratified him and caused him no unhappiness at all.

连环杀手,基本上就说过别人的痛苦,让他很高兴，他一点都不讨厌。

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