美国人常说的200句（七）
61-----The love of money is the root of all evilGreed will lead a person into many other evils such as cheating, oppression
and violence. (one also hears, money is the root of all evil, which places the
blame more on money than on greed.)
62-----A fool and his money are soon parted
Folly will always show up in the way a fool handles money. Wise people are
the ones smart enough to guard money once they have it.
63-----It isn't whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
Playing well and fairly is more important than succeeding. This saying is
sometimes used to console someone who has lost a game. The ideas is that in
spite of losing, one may still feel like a success if one has played as well as
possible.
64-----Money can't buy happiness
There are some things money just can't buy. This reminds people that money
is not an ultimate value although it often is treated as one. The saying may be
used as a comment when a wealthy but lonely and wretched person commits
suicide.
65-----Nice guys finish last
Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. If unkindness
and impoliteness contribute to one's success, they are sometimes excused as
"toughness" or "what it takes." This is more often applied to men than
woman.
66-----The one who dies with the most toys wins
This recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires--
competing, accumulating property, and having fun.
67-----Just do it
This proverb is actually a recently invented advertising slogan for the
Nike Shoe company. It may also be the best three-word summary of American
cultural values. It means, "quit being indecisive, Don't bother consulting a lot
of people. Don't waste much times on planning. Just do it and do it now.
68-----You only go around once in life
Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything you can.
69-----Put your money where your mouth is
Get serious about what you are saying. When you have spoken in favor of
something, prove that you mean it by risking some money on it in a bet or an
investment.
70-----The best defense is a good offense
Be pro-active and goal-oriented, not timid or conservative. Aim to conquer,
not merely to protect yourself.
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