With a class where you invent something for yourself, it's related to the idea of not biting off more than you can chew, only taking what you need.

与你自己发明的东西同在，这关系到你的想法是不是贪多而嚼不烂，只是获取你所需要的部分。

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'Did you invent that yourself, Joe?' I asked, surprised.

“乔，你自己想出来的吗？”我惊讶地问道。

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You are sick of prosperity and indulgence. Cannot you invent a few hardships for yourself, and be contented to stay?

你是过腻了荣华富贵、恣意享乐的生活。难道你不能找几件吃苦的事儿，安心地留下来吗？

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You are free to invent yourself again, to be somebody else.

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