In social activities, some people always try to "balance the book" when they get favors.

在社会交往方面，有些人总喜欢“投之以李，报之以桃”。

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The book argues that, had they not lost this balance during periods of tension, they might have seen the opportunities hidden beneath the dangers.

本书认为，他们要是在局势紧张时没有打破这种平衡，那么也许会看到隐藏在危机背后的许多良机。

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Do I have regrets? Sure, both private and public ones, as I've discussed in this book. I leave it to others to judge how to balance the scales.

我有遗憾吗？当然，正如我在书中谈到的，于公于私都有。至于哪些是遗憾，哪些不是，我想还是留给其他人去评判吧。

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The extensive coverage of Angelo Mozilo and Countrywide is especially poignant since his future still hung in the balance at the time the book went to press.

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All this is reflected in the premium over book value before adjusting for goodwill on the balance sheet.

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