When we wish to speak of our "good friend or friends," in our enlightened tongue, we stick to the one form and have no trouble or hard feeling about it; but with the German tongue it is different.

当我们想说我们的“好朋友(们)”时，只有一种形式，简单明了；到了德语里，可大相径庭了。

It can be very hard to think rationally when you're feeling so vulnerable and alone.

在你感到如此脆弱和孤单的时候很难理性地思考问题。

By feeling we tell what is hard from what is soft.

凭感触分辨软与硬。

I am trying so hard but feeling so lonely, so inadequate, so hollow.

我如此努力，可是却感觉如此的孤独、无力和空虚。

The intended message may have been to instill respect for hard work, but usually the outcome is feeling guilty for being born.

长辈们的本意是想给我们灌输对努力工作的尊重之情，而其结果往往是让我们感觉到内疚。