If people knew what an inspiriting thing it is to hear a man boasting, so long as he boasts of what he really has, I believe they would do it more freely and with a better grace.

只要夸耀的确是自己拥有的东西，听一个人夸耀便会令人振奋；倘若人们知道这一点，我相信他们会更自在、更从容地这样做。