Belief is a happier state of mind than doubt and suspicion. By this I live, for if I don’t have faith in others, who will believe in me?
This is not to say that behind belief of sentimentality, the so-called “(tolerance)” of the dishonest and vicious, is sensible or rewarding. There are some dark corners which do not (react) to sweetness and light. Belief in people should be accomplished with (open eyes) and clarity of judgment. But when your judgment proves bad rather than good, it’s no (reason) to walk thereafter with suspicion as a companion.
None knows another’s heart, his grief his struggle, his (despair) and motivation. Not all our geese become swans, but one swan atones for many flocks of geese. All men share pain and mortality; some bear these better than others, and multitudes have (perished) spiritually for the lack of another’s belief in them.
So, I would rather be disappointed than afraid of disappointment.
1.sentimentality n. 感伤 多愁善感
2.vicious 不道德的 坏的 错误的
3.geese n. goose的复数 鹅