Well, I would certainly never have make a career out of philosophy, if I have focused on issues that didn't have any impact on our lives.

我永远都不会,将哲学作为我的职业，如果我一直关注的是,与我们的生活无关紧要的话题。

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As a model of economic activity or as a kind of vocation guide, this parable couldn't be more opposed -- or to some wouldn't seem more opposed - to the parable of the unprofitable servant.

作为一种经济活动,或者职业引导的典型,这则寓言于那个没获利的仆人的,寓言截然相反。

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I never early thought of doing it as a career.

我从来都没有想过将哲学作为我的职业。

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