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Android版 国人、野人、都人、鄙人，是古代社会结构的称呼，今天仍然在文明世界里泾渭分明地存在。城乡结合部的城里人跟村里人会打交道，但他们几乎没有正眼看过后者。乡村似乎是一个沉默地带，城里灯火通明，乡村里暗淡无光。在世界范围内，同一族群的国家创造力层出不穷，对面的兄弟国家则是沉默的国民。
“Guoren,” “Yeren,” “Duren,” and “Biren” were terms for social strata in ancient times, yet they still exist distinctly in the civilized world today. Urban dwellers in suburban areas interact with villagers, but they rarely give them a proper glance. The countryside seems like a silent zone, while the city gleams with bright lights; the rural areas remain dim and desolate. Across the globe, nations of the same ethnic group are teeming with creativity, whereas their neighboring brother nations are populated by silent citizens.
因为国涌兄去世，有人想到了心血管疾病，还说这个病的一个表现就是爱翘二郎腿。我立马想到了胡适跟蒋先生一起的照片，他翘二郎腿的样子跟文化人多么提气，但没想到还有一个生理病变的问题。我自己爱翘二郎腿，因为劝人不要翘，有人反驳说，翘二郎腿才有风骨和快感。
Upon the passing of Brother Guoyong, some thought of cardiovascular disease, even suggesting that one of its manifestations is the habit of crossing one’s legs. I immediately recalled a photograph of Hu Shih with Mr. Jiang, his posture of crossing his legs exuded such scholarly vitality. Yet, I never imagined there was also a physiological problem involved. I myself enjoy crossing my legs, and when I advise others not to, some retort that only by crossing one’s legs can one display character and derive pleasure.
我熟悉一个村庄，经过时司机多会优越地说这个村庄的可笑之处，感觉村民就那样世世代代自生自灭地过活了。有一天突然遇到一个年轻人做艺术设计，已经登堂入室，自成一家。我惊讶地问他是哪里的，他说是那个村里的人，小时喜欢，经历了很多磨难，才能让兴趣成为事业。我听他说的时候想到的却是古人的话，十步之内，必有芳草。
I am familiar with a village. When passing by, drivers often speak condescendingly about its absurdities, as if the villagers have been living generation after generation, left to their own devices, thriving or perishing on their own. One day, I suddenly met a young man engaged in artistic design, who had already reached a high level of mastery, establishing his own unique style. I was surprised and asked where he was from, and he replied that he was from that village. He said he had loved it since childhood and had gone through many hardships before being able to turn his passion into a career. While listening to him, what came to my mind was an ancient saying: “Within every ten steps, there must be fragrant grass.”
孩子是父母的爱，这个话可以解释很多。一个朋友说，他们夫妻要了老大之后本来没打算再要，因为两人的事业都很关键。他母亲有一次在客厅里看着孙子出门玩儿，不经意地对他说，你看，现在在沙发上放一捆50万元现金，再放一个宝宝，你会选哪一个？他一下子明白自己该要什么了。
彭老师说，原以为芸芸众生逃不过生活的磨砺，实属正常，名校毕业高过凡夫俗子一头，尤其以书笔为伴的，境遇总要平坦些吧，结果发现自己还是浅陋了。业力面前，还真是众生平等。彭老师认为，审视磨难，落定之苦，即如事业破产、亲人离世亦痛不过数日。其最让人不能忍的还是心之不安，能让生命破维而出的唯一契机也是这个“不安”，一旦靴子落地，要么懊悔不已、要么弹冠相庆，又复归芸芸矣。我们应该以“不安”善护念、善咐嘱，“有人安于物得，有人安于信仰，有人安于真理，有人安于自在，有人安于不安。”
东西方的差异是一个老话题，参与其中的人喜欢争论优劣，今天我们明白是两套操作系统。我们问对方贵姓，西方人问对方名字，让人以为我们重集体，他们重个人。敲门问时，我们单刀直入地问，谁呀？对方答，我。西方人问，那人是谁？对方答，那是某某。有人觉得西方人的方式好笑，但把自己当做客体也是一个非常有意义的思维方式。
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