I'm supposed to be a scholar, but all my life I've always had to bow to the rich people.

说起来是斯文人，一辈子见着有钱的打恭作揖。

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But all my efforts appeared unavailing.

但是，我的努力似乎是白费劲。

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I'm conducting an investigation, but all my leads have been dead ends.

我说，“我展开了调查，可是所有的线索都没有结果。”

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But all my money was gone. People now say I am crazy.

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But then I was also at Hilary Sunday School of my present Baptist church You have all of this comes together.

但是我同样还在另外一所主日学校打工,总是能同一时间做好几件事情。

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But we probably shouldn't say that. After all, if you shoot me, there's my corpse lying on the stage.

但是我们也许不该那么说,毕竟,假如你射杀了我,我的尸体倒在讲台上

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But all my calculations have ignored interest payments.

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This recognition is not only for me but for all my colleagues that dedicate their life, enthusiasm and energy to give the best to our students.

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In fact, I'd say it takes much more effort to consciously do than it does to just stay sad, but with all my heart, I cannot tell you how worth it it is.

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