1·One is that, for a polar bear, the risk from attacking humans is higher, and the reward much lower, than patiently waiting to clobber a fat, unsuspecting seal.
其中之一就是,对于一个北极熊来说,相较于耐心等着去击垮一只肥胖而毫无戒备的海豹,袭击人类的风险更大,而回报甚微。
2·Do not flinch from suffering; bear it silently, patiently, resignedly; and be sure that it is God's way of infusing iron into your spiritual life.
信徒啊,不要逃避苦难;安安静静、忍忍耐耐、顺顺服服地忍受着;要知到这是神泡制你的方法。
3·God always chastises his children twice, if they do not bear the first stroke patiently.
神常把他的孩子们管教两次,若他们第一次不耐心地忍受责打的话。
4·He had to bear men's unkindness patiently, receive any favors thankfully, and fix his heart upon the heavenly home.
他要忍受人们不合理的对待,同时也感谢地接受人的善待,但是内心却一直注视天上的家。
5·Even if someone were to kill us, we should also bear it patiently, and recognize it as our rightful due.
甚至谁把我们杀了,我们也要忍,并且要认帐。