And the earlier the interventions, the earlier you find out, the better off you are."

VOA: standard.2010.03.02

The Greeks of the classical period always thought there was an earlier age that was much better than the age in which they lived, an age in which men were heroes.

古典时期的希腊人认为过去,有一个比他们所处年代,更好的时代,一个英雄辈出的时代

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"The gold price has gone up so high, so what you normally get for 100 pounds earlier, you don't get that much for the same amount, they get a better thing for the same price when it comes to diamond,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.17