As other men sometimes tabulate lists of properties they own or would like to own, I set down my inventory of earthly desirables: health, love, beauty, talent, power,riches,and fame.

• 正如人们有时候会把他们拥有的或者想拥有的东西，都记录成册一样，我记录了人们普遍的欲望：健康、爱情、智慧、权力、财富和名誉。