我认为更好的方法是：遵循第一条规则，并且按照自己所想的那样对待别人。

I think a much better approach is to follow the first rule and treat other people how you want to be treated.

youdao

那时我总是盼望着一支由独角兽组成的乐队跃过街道；希望自己能为大天使吹奏小号；期待着能看到一场自动的烟火表演。可是现实并不是真的如我所想的那样。

I expected a band of unicorns to prance through the streets, for archangels to play trumpets, for a spontaneous firework show. It wasn't really like that.

youdao

哪怕事情都像我自己所想象的那样，也得花费一点时间，才能确立我的论辩。

Even if things were as I conceived, it would in all likelihood take time to establish my contentions.

youdao