On abuse, on reproach, on calumny, it is easy to smile; but painful indeed, is the panegyric of those we contemn. 面对谩骂、非难,中伤而一笑置之,那是容易的;可是,老实说,要藐视这些颂词却是需要费点儿力气的。
No, you must meet your competitors face to face, be they loyal and true men, or traitorous enemies whose weapons are calumny, evil-speaking, and fraud.
" The fact is, " said Sir James, " if a man goes into public life he must be prepared for the consequences. He must make himself proof against calumny" .