The nature of evil may be epitomized, therefore, in two simple but horrible propositions: 'Things fade' and 'Alternatives exclude.

因而，邪恶的本质可以概括于两个简单但可怕的命题，即“一切都会消失”、“选择彼此相互排斥”。

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This is not to say that alternatives to failing public schools should not be explored, but any legislation considered must exclude federal funding of religion.

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