Maxmus was my model for self-control, fixity of purpose, and cheerfulness under ill-health or other misfortunes. His character was an admirable combination of dignity and charm, and all the duties of his station were performed quietly and without fuss. He gave everyone the conviction that he spoke as he believed, and acted as he judged right. Bewilderment or timidity were unknown to him. He was never hasty, never dilatory; nothing found him at a loss. He indulged neither in despondency nor forced gaiety, nor had anger or jealousy and power over him.Kindliness, sympathy, and sincerity all contributed to give the impression of a rectitude that was innate rather than inculcated.nobody was ever made by him to feel inferior, yet none could have presumed to challenge his pre-eminence.he was also the possessor of an agreeable sense of humor.
马克西姆斯是我的榜样：他克己自持、意志坚定，即便身染疾患或是遭遇别的厄运，依旧心怀坦然。他的品格庄重而又可亲，令人赞叹；本分之内的诸事，他皆从容办妥，不事张扬。人人都能确信，他心口如一，行事遵从自己认定的正道。他从不会惶惑怯懦，既不仓促莽撞，也不拖沓迟缓，遇事从不茫然无措。 他既不沉溺消沉，也不故作欢愉；愤怒与嫉妒都无法左右他。仁厚、体恤、真诚集于一身，让人觉得他的正直是与生俱来，而非后天教化得来。和他相处，无人会自感卑微，却也无人敢贸然质疑他的德望。他还颇具风趣，谈吐宜人。
重点注释
1.self-control：克己、自律
2. fixity of purpose：意志坚定、目标笃定
3. cheerfulness under ill-health or other misfortunes：遭病痛、厄运时仍保有平和乐观
4. dignity and charm：庄重自持又富有亲和力
5. all the duties of his station：自身身份、职位对应的本分职责
6. without fuss：不张扬、不小题大做
7. Bewilderment or timidity were unknown to him：他不知惶惑、胆怯为何物
8. dilatory：拖沓、迟缓
9. indulged neither in despondency nor forced gaiety：不沉湎沮丧，也不刻意强颜欢笑
10.rectitude that was innate rather than inculcated：正直出于天性，而非后天灌输习得
