Genuine conceit does not make a man objectionable. On the contrary, it tends to make him genial, kind-hearted, and simple.
真正的自负并不会使人讨厌;恰恰相反,它往往使人亲切、善良而朴实。
— Jerome K. Jerome · The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow · On Being Shy —
Genuine conceit does not make a man objectionable. On the contrary, it tends to make him genial, kind-hearted, and simple.
真正的自负并不会使人讨厌;恰恰相反,它往往使人亲切、善良而朴实。