"There were two times for making big money, one in the upbuilding of a country and the other in its destruction. Slow money on the upbuilding, fast money in the crack-up."
i've been seeing you complaining about our government and system for ages... surely there are flaws in the system but which country doesn't have their own problems? unbounded cynicism may cloud your judgement. that's the dangerous part.
btw, there's no such thing called absolute truth or unbiased report in this world. it's sad, however, it's totally understandable. so just get used to that.
your book reviews are way better than your political comments. have you ever thought of exploiting your "comparative advantage"? :o)
i've met people who constantly criticize and complain about their governments and i dont see that they get any happier by doing this. then why bother?
isn't it ironical that many cynics are doomed to stay in the country which they loathe throughout their lives? i cant help wondering, is that a predestined punishment for them? what a shame...
it's all about facing the reality and adapting oneself to the changing world. no culture is superior to the other; yet the fact is, all cultures are interdependent and interwoven today. we can be easily influenced by other cultures and we can do the same to them. to maintain one's own culture is no easy task. this is the problem that every culture is facing today, not just for tibetans. but incapability to reconcile this conflict doesn't justify the violence. they should be more flexible and play strategically.
it is very noble that you guys are not only sympathetic but also empathetic. i have no doubt about that.
by "being optimistic" i meant not to give up even in the worst adversity.
optimism doesn't serve us meals at the dinner table yet it can cheer us up and keep our heads up high when facing the most difficult situations in our lives, which are unavoidable.
i'm not an optimist myself. but again, i don't think people should ever lose heart.
whether life is full of desperation or hope is just a state of mind. sometimes sickness can be a blessing in disguise. you never know. it depends on how you look at it. anyway, life is sacred, no matter how painful.
btw, we only live once. imho, to live as an optimist and spread the happiness and hope to people around you does more good to the society than an pessimist. :-)
阮大哥描绘的前景有点灰暗哎。。。人生本来就没有guarantee给我们幸福，即使独立宣言里面写的权利也只是the PURSUIT of happiness。所以，努力不努力，幸福不幸福，在快乐的道路上前进多少，说到底都是个人的选择。先对自己负责，尽力后，坦然就好。怪政府除了让自己更加沮丧外，并不会make a change for the better。:o))
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在 即将到来的中国大萧条 留言：
"There were two times for making big money, one in the upbuilding of a country and the other in its destruction. Slow money on the upbuilding, fast money in the crack-up."
Smart guys make big money in either case.
2008-10-09 02:12:57
在 Are we falling or flying? 留言：
what a crying shame... though i'm not really a fan of your political articles...
2008-09-18 01:46:44
在 关于2008年美国大选 留言：
well written! :-)
2008-08-31 22:00:26
在 奥运会背后的电视经济学 留言：
interesting!
2008-08-28 15:40:49
在 希拉里的退选演说 留言：
重在参与，大家都有奖。。。
2008-06-11 15:57:58
在 什么是“人民民主专政”？ 留言：
No, the world is changed by realistic doers...
for critics, they have talked way too much and it's high time for them to walk the talk. otherwise, their criticism is up to no good.
2008-05-23 22:48:18
在 四川大地震图片墙 留言：
well done! many thanks for doing this!
2008-05-18 23:18:50
在 为什么欧美工人的工资高？ 留言：
agree. Greg Mankiw is the best author of economics ever.
if u cant explain sth very plainly, it implies that u dont really understand what u r talking abt.
2008-05-09 19:31:07
在 A Lonely Drifter Off To See The World 留言：
aha... moon river! very soothing melody!
2008-04-24 18:06:56
在 中国和美国的一些数字比较 留言：
“13. 中国要达到美国的人均消费水平还有很长的路要走。例如，尽管中国在肉类总消耗上遥遥领先，但中国每年人均食肉量只有49公斤，而美国达到127公斤。”
跟美国人比吃肉这条路上还是走得慢点比较好。。。（笑）
2008-04-20 06:09:48
在 谈谈263 留言：
that's probably why 263上市首发申请!未!通过证监会审核...
2008-04-17 04:21:35
在 宋祖德评余秋雨 留言：
i've heard that 宋祖德 is a prophet :-)
and the host said that he's 娱乐圈的纪委书记...
2008-04-13 03:02:52
在 愚人节的最佳笑话 留言：
man, please give me a break...
i've been seeing you complaining about our government and system for ages... surely there are flaws in the system but which country doesn't have their own problems? unbounded cynicism may cloud your judgement. that's the dangerous part.
btw, there's no such thing called absolute truth or unbiased report in this world. it's sad, however, it's totally understandable. so just get used to that.
your book reviews are way better than your political comments. have you ever thought of exploiting your "comparative advantage"? :o)
2008-04-01 23:25:51
在 什么是“人民民主专政”？ 留言：
honestly i'm not a huge fan of such "discussion".
i've met people who constantly criticize and complain about their governments and i dont see that they get any happier by doing this. then why bother?
isn't it ironical that many cynics are doomed to stay in the country which they loathe throughout their lives? i cant help wondering, is that a predestined punishment for them? what a shame...
cynics never win. and attitude is everything.
2008-03-29 22:03:32
在 暴力的根源 留言：
我和你都是中国人，生活在一个美国在政治、经济和文化上都占有绝对的统治地位的地球上，且还在不断扩张中，我们是怎样survive下来，并且扩大我们自己的影响的？
it's all about facing the reality and adapting oneself to the changing world. no culture is superior to the other; yet the fact is, all cultures are interdependent and interwoven today. we can be easily influenced by other cultures and we can do the same to them. to maintain one's own culture is no easy task. this is the problem that every culture is facing today, not just for tibetans. but incapability to reconcile this conflict doesn't justify the violence. they should be more flexible and play strategically.
2008-03-22 20:46:16
在 绝望的生命 留言：
it is very noble that you guys are not only sympathetic but also empathetic. i have no doubt about that.
by "being optimistic" i meant not to give up even in the worst adversity.
optimism doesn't serve us meals at the dinner table yet it can cheer us up and keep our heads up high when facing the most difficult situations in our lives, which are unavoidable.
i'm not an optimist myself. but again, i don't think people should ever lose heart.
2008-02-11 23:47:48
在 绝望的生命 留言：
whether life is full of desperation or hope is just a state of mind. sometimes sickness can be a blessing in disguise. you never know. it depends on how you look at it. anyway, life is sacred, no matter how painful.
btw, we only live once. imho, to live as an optimist and spread the happiness and hope to people around you does more good to the society than an pessimist. :-)
2008-02-11 04:08:57
在 中国美术界的现状 留言：
quote: "中国社会真的像妓院一样，人人争相出卖灵魂给魔鬼。到处都是实用主义的心态：灵魂是不值钱的，要它干嘛；或者，反正灵魂是保不住的，那就一定要卖个好价钱。"
呵呵，这种现象在哪个时代到哪个社会多多少少都有吧。。。不过这样的generalization很危险。。。而且语气听起来有点消极。。。
2008-01-26 02:42:58
在 Life is too short 留言：
life is a state of mind. carpe diem.
2008-01-24 21:54:07
在 利率和职业，还有其他 留言：
阮大哥描绘的前景有点灰暗哎。。。人生本来就没有guarantee给我们幸福，即使独立宣言里面写的权利也只是the PURSUIT of happiness。所以，努力不努力，幸福不幸福，在快乐的道路上前进多少，说到底都是个人的选择。先对自己负责，尽力后，坦然就好。怪政府除了让自己更加沮丧外，并不会make a change for the better。:o))
2007-12-27 02:49:12
在 网志更换样式 留言：
我也喜欢原来的！！！这个看得我视力下降。。。
2007-08-07 20:35:26
在 第三个夏天 留言：
一张一弛文武之道。。。站长你大概是太累了，需要痛快地玩一下，才能够集中
我是拖拉大王，不过一般只要通宵打场牌，就会效率高很多。。。
不过还是要加油呀，我觉得站长一个礼拜看的书我一辈子也看不掉
2007-05-31 00:53:01
在 美国电视剧《英雄》（Heroes） 留言：
zugunruhez是不是要大写？是个名词好像
2007-05-29 04:51:46
在 一对不幸的熊猫 留言：
哗。。。三门语言，IQ高EQ高，年轻力壮，简直是Ericsson遴选全球高管的标准！
如此看来，我比国宝幸福多了。。。至少老爸老妈没让我生三个。。。当然咯，政策也不允许拉
2007-05-10 23:47:38
在 人生的真相就是一场病 留言：
其实国外很多地方也有类似的情况，可能没有中国那么普遍吧。
已故的教皇John Paul II曾说，life is sared, no matter how painful.
希望你的朋友早点好起来。其他的朋友们要加强锻炼啊。。。
2007-04-30 22:52:44
在 唱佛机（Buddha Machine） 留言：
如果长途旅行要听100首歌，是不是需要买上10个这样的机器？
2007-04-30 22:25:21
在 郭台铭 留言：
最后几段说的真不错，不过凡事都有个过程，急不来。。。
2007-04-30 01:29:25
在 造假医生刘中民 留言：
汗。。。两边都不信了
2007-01-19 07:26:20
在 站在新技术的门槛上 留言：
throw-away型的手机啊？5／6／799USD太黑了吧。。
2007-01-19 07:21:33
在 春去春来 留言：
读书玩乐两不误！
2007-01-19 00:57:52
在 制片人谈“Sex and the City”的人物设计 留言：
因为他们是同性恋。
2007-01-18 23:44:14
在 挥手自兹去 留言：
你可以再开一个网站用假名字写真感情
不要告诉其他人，自己写自己看就好拉！
2007-01-18 23:35:28
在 卡尔维诺中文站留言板 留言：
晕了，我除了这位大师写的童话，其他的就都不知道了。。。不过我觉得童话里面也不是那么好写的，也有高低之分。除了Calvino，我觉得Oscar Wilde的童话也很好看！
2007-01-18 23:18:11
在 读书公园宕机了！ 留言：
我觉得你的那个Calvino的网站很好啊（这个也很好）！我小学一年级的时候就开始看意大利童话了！现在看到觉得很亲切！网站上面收集的是上下册吗？我觉得我以前念过的几篇似乎没有在上面找到。
2007-01-18 23:14:17