Parson Walker's wife was very sick once, for a long time, and it seemed as if they were not going to save her.

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But the reason is ultimately, Mill claims, a utilitarian reason once you consider the long-run interests of humankind, of all of us as progressive beings.

但穆勒称，这个原因根本上还是功利的,当你考虑到人类，长远发展的利益。

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That ratio has collapsed from 17 early last year to around 9--meaning that money sits in a sock drawer or a bank account for about twice as long as it once did before being put to use.

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That means focussing on objectives like freedom from pain and discomfort, or maintaining mental awareness for as long as possible, or getting out with family once in a while.

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But once you do it, as long as that is managed properly, then, and they've made some good decisions and they've made some poor decisions like any company.

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