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"You must not lose faith in humanity " Translation exercise; All levels.

"You must not lose faith in humanity " Translation exercise; All levels.

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No debe pierda la fe en humanidad.

Humanidad es un océano ;

Si algunas gotas del océano son sucias;

El océano no se ensucie.

Una mejor traducción que ofrece de "plata y oro"- No debemos perder la fe en la humanidad. La humanidad es un océano, y si unas cuantas gotas del océano están sucias, el océano no se ensucia.

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You must not lose faith in humanity.

Humanity is an ocean;

If a few drops of the ocean are dirty;

The ocean does not become dirty.

Mahatma Gandhi

Please correct my sentence

Easy to say difficult to execute

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updated Sep 10, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
I can't disagree with that Ray. - ian-hill, Sep 7, 2013
I think that you know why I dredged up this old but wise one mate. - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
Yep - ian-hill, Sep 7, 2013
This post is closed due to inappropriate language from a member. The warning was issue and ignored. - bandit51jd, Sep 10, 2013

10 Answers

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I agree that humanity is like an ocean. Some days you feel as if you are drowning.

Estoy de acuerdo en que la humanidad es como un océano. Algunos días te sientes como si te estás ahogando.

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updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by 0083f5dc
Keep swimming Jennifer x :) - ian-hill, Sep 7, 2013
Someone will throw you a lifeline Jenn , I have an old well worn one you can use , I call it hope. - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
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I see humanity as a huge colony of ants, except ants aren't as cruel to one another.

Veo humanidad como un gran barrio de hormigas, salvo que las hormigas no son tan cruel a una la otra.

updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by gringojrf
Si es lo que ves, es lo que ves. Nunca te piso. - Jubilado, Sep 7, 2013
Ants and such creatures are all programmed for survival ,I like to think that we are more than that , when i listen to Mozart and read Shakespeare then I know that we are - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
Ray, as individuals I agree, but as a mass are we really more than a bunch of ants scurrying about the planet. Does nature see us as any different? - gringojrf, Sep 7, 2013
The worst ones are those who bite you in the *ss in order to cover their own. - 0095ca4c, Sep 7, 2013
Yes Margherite , death to the **** biters. - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
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Esto es para señor Soprano y todos a mis amigos , algo de lo que he necesitado recientemente.

This is for Mr Soprano and all my friends , it is something that I have needed recently.

Strange that it is a quote from Maxwell Maltz, the father of "Self Image Philosophy"

which I do not go along with anymore.

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updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by ray76
That's definitely what I need. I try. Thanks ray :) - 00483d91, Sep 7, 2013
I was hoping for that mate , if you cannot love yourself , then who can. In other words be the best that you are able to be , other people will see that , and act accordingly . - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
We cannot love others if we don't love ourself. - pmikan-pam, Sep 9, 2013
I agree PPam , but I always feel that one knows when one is really in love , is when one loves the other person more than one loves oneself. - ray76, Sep 9, 2013
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That was before Fukushima.

Eso fue antes Fukushima.

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Some parts of humanity don't care about the rest of us as long as they make a profit. I've played monopoly, I know how the game ends.

updated Sep 9, 2013
edited by Ranman
posted by Ranman
Have you booked your flight for Tokyo 2020 Mate? - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
Exactly. - 0095ca4c, Sep 8, 2013
After that Marathon flight to Vietnam last winter, I don't think I could do it again: ) - Ranman, Sep 8, 2013
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Cuando pienso de la importancia de ser fiel siempre recuerdo las palabras que siguen: Si somos infieles, él permanece fiel, pues no puede desmentirse a sí mismo. 2 Timoteo 2:13 Con respecto a la fe en los demás a mí es lo más importante en una relación.

When I think of the importance of being faithful I always remember the following words: If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself. 2 Tim. 2:13 In the matter of faith in other people, to me it is the most important part of a relationship.

updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by Jubilado
The question I ask is - " Without faith , what are we"? Thanks mate you have the right approach to life. - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
@ Ray, in response to your comment under gringo: There is so much beauty in the world if we only take the time to pay attention. Honor and praise to you, dear chap! - Jubilado, Sep 7, 2013
Gracias mi amigo y compañero jubilado . ¡ Sigue el baile ! - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
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Yo he perdido la fe en las personas aunque los demás digan que me equivoco. Bueno, prefiero aceptar que estoy equivocado a indagar un poco y darme cuenta de que tengo razón.

I've lost faith in people even though others tell me that I'm wrong. Well, I would rather accept I'm wrong than investigate a bit and figure out that I'm right.

updated Sep 9, 2013
edited by 00483d91
posted by 00483d91
Sounds like sound advice amigo - ian-hill, Sep 7, 2013
Do not lose faith in yourself dear friend , you are the best friends that you have. - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
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If you allow it, humanity is the ocean that is always ready to suck you down into a whirlpool past the point of no return.

Si lo permites, la humanidad es el océano que esté siempre dispuesto a arrastrarte en el remolino ir más allá el punto de no retorno.

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updated Sep 9, 2013
edited by 0095ca4c
posted by 0095ca4c
A realist. I like it. - gringojrf, Sep 8, 2013
But what if that is the norm , what if it is you that is out of step ? No Dear Margherite one cannot judge humanity , we must follow our own path , live within your own happy mind , nothing outside of that should have an effect , only if you let it . - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
Be faithful unto your own self , and your values , and keep dancing mate . - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
That's easier to say when you live in the U.S or Australia. How does humanity effect the people in war torn countries if they just live in their own happy mind? - Ranman, Sep 8, 2013
Having said that, I understand what you mean Ray: ) - Ranman, Sep 8, 2013
@Ranman...That is it exactly, there can't be happy minds under those circumstances. All they feel is suffering, you can see it in their eyes. - 0095ca4c, Sep 8, 2013
@Ray...I think it is the norm and yes, I am usually marching to the beat of a different drummer but when I see people being anialated by poson gas etc. I'm unable to be in a happy state of mind. - 0095ca4c, Sep 8, 2013
Oh, I can stay in a happy state of mind, but I feel if I just turn my head and pay my taxes then I'm culpable - Ranman, Sep 8, 2013
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No debes perder la fe en la Humanidad La Humanidad es un océano Si algunas gotas del océano están sucias El océano no se ensucia

updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by diegoroves
Welcome to the thread mate. Because there are members who are learning both Spanish and English could you translate into English , as you did not complete your profile I do not know what language is your native tongue , thanks mate. - ray76, Sep 7, 2013
Sí, ¡Revélate un poco! - Jubilado, Sep 7, 2013
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The correct Spanish translation of this quote is:

No debemos perder la fe en la humanidad. La humanidad es un océano, y si unas cuantas gotas del océano están sucias, el océano no se ensucia.

or

No debemos perder la fe en la humanidad que es como el océano: no se ensucia porque algunas de sus gotas estén sucias

updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by Plata_y_Oro
Thanks mate ,I appreciate that , could you also translate it for the members who are learning English , thanks for your participation , would you consider being the official translator for me ? - ray76, Sep 8, 2013
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Sin fe, estamos perdidos en una vida oscura.

updated Sep 9, 2013
posted by cosagrande
Welcome to the thread mate we need English as well for those who are learning English . Good luck mate. Buena suerte amigo. - ray76, Sep 8, 2013