They are splendid examples of virtue, indeed, but of a virtue in which most Englishmen can claim a moderate share; and what we admire in their lives is a sort of apotheosis of ourselves.

他们固然是美德的杰出典范，但这种美德，大多数英国人也自认多少具备；我们在他们生平中赞叹的，仿佛也是自身品质的升华。