雙語智慧書·不被激情左右

8．不被激情左右
不被激情左右。這是最優(yōu)秀的頭腦才有的品質(zhì)。這種優(yōu)良品質(zhì)使人免受短暫而低俗的沖動影響。沒有什么駕馭能高于駕馭自身及自身之沖動——這是一種意志上的勝利。即便激情控制了你的脾氣，也不要讓它威脅你的地位；如果地位不低，你更需注意。這是避免丑聞的唯一坦途，也是重獲榮譽的最短路徑。

8．To be without passions
To be without passions. It is a privilege of the highest order of mind. Their very eminence redeems them from being affected by transient and low impulses. There is no higher rule than that over oneself, over one's impulses: there is the triumph of free will. While passion rules the character, do not let it threaten your position, especially if it is a high one. It is the only refined way of avoiding scandals; nay, it is the shortest way back to good repute.