But the destruction of the French, which he alone foresaw, was the one absorbing desire of his heart.

但是，法国人的毁灭，只有他一个人预见到，这才是他心中唯一的愿望。

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Those who desire to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as down men in destruction and perdition.

那些想腰发财得忍，就陷入迷惑，落进罗网何许多愚蠢犹害得私欲里，叫忍毁灭沦丧。

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W. (Buddy) Lander: As owners of the thrift, they had no reason to desire its destruction.

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