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

• 就像别人有时会将他们所拥有或想要拥有的财产列成表一样，我将世人希求之物列成表：健康、爱情、美丽、才智、权力、财富和名誉。