Because very often,with very good intentions, we may fall short of what we are capable of doing, or in some situations,even hurt more than help.

因为很多时候，即使有很好的意愿，我们的能力还是有限，或在某些情况下，我们带来的伤害多于帮助。

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In other words, set your sights high, knowing you will probably fall short.

换句话说即将目光放远，了解到你可能将会失败。

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And notice how ordinary empirical social arrangements fall short of perfect justice.

并且意识到普通的现实社会制度,是多么的缺乏完美的正义

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I recover some hope that one time or other this writing of mine may fall into the hands of a sovereign who will consider it for himself, for it is short and I think clear."

希望有一天,君王有机会能看到这本,我自认为简短易懂著作，并仔细斟酌其中蕴含的思想“

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