Correct ideas are not innate in the mind, but come from social practice.

正确的思想不是头脑中先天固有的，而是来源于社会实践。

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I'd start to practice yoga, but with my head full of e-mails, social media posts, and random bits of information, my practice wouldn't be as fruitful.

我也许会练瑜伽，但当满脑子都是电子邮件，社会媒体的文章和一些随机的信息时，练习效果不会很好。

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I learn not only from books but put my knowledge into practice through various social activities.

我学会不仅从书但投入我的知识入实践通过各种各样的社会活动。

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The building had an adjacent shooting range, for target practice, but it was primarily a place for social gatherings.

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