第十九期 4-2 (4/7)-英语听力

[00:00.28]It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. [00:04.75]The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it [00:08.93]realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. [00:13.45]Those people offend many others. [00:16.22]Nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. [00:23.08]This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. [00:28.37]If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, [00:34.12]and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. [00:37.94]These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, [00:42.98]without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. [00:46.94]If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. [00:52.03]Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, [00:57.18]especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.