But they do so based on their expectations of future trends in supply and demand, not on whims.

但他们这样做是基于他们对未来供应和需求趋势的期望，而不是随心所欲。

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Unlike the candles in my drawer, who get used or not used depending on my whims, we control our own thoughts, and how brightly we will burn or dimly we will shine.

与在抽屉里等着别人一时的兴致来决定是否被点燃的蜡烛不同，我们可以决定自己的思想，决定自己能够发光发亮还是黯淡无光。

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But they do so based on their expectations of future trends in supply and demand, not on whims.

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