As other men sometimes tabulate lists of properties they own or would like to own, I set down my inventory of earthly desirable: health, love, beauty, talent, power, riches, and fame.

• 就像别人有时会将他们所拥有或想要的财产列成表一样，我记下了世人冀求之物的清单：健康、爱情美丽、才能、权力、财富和名望。