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10.frugality Dialogue
10.節儉 對話
Steven is a wealthy man, but he is very economical. And Jack can't understand it and asks him the reason.
史蒂文很富有，但依然很節儉。對此杰克很不理解，于是詢問原因……
Jack: Hey. Steven. You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?
杰克：嘿，史蒂文，你有大把的錢，為什么還住在那個舊公寓里，而不買一套別墅呢？
Steven: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors' company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.
史蒂文：我喜歡這兒，喜歡周圍的鄰居們。而且，我不認為因為我有錢，就可以隨意地揮霍。
Jack: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive; it's such a junker!
杰克：但是我發現你很舍不得花錢?？纯茨汩_的車，都破成什么樣了！
Steven: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.
史蒂文：噢，那車是破了點，但性能還很好。我覺得無論我們是貧窮還是富有，都應該節儉。
Jack: But...But...
杰克：可是……可是……
Steven: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.
史蒂文：可是什么？記住，節儉不僅是一大美德，而且是一大財源。
Jack: Maybe you are right.
杰克：也許你說得對!
