1 Good ability. 6 Fair ability, perhaps not quite up to the former classes. 6 Poor ability. 1 Poor ability, hysterical type . 1 Poor in general, but with artistic and literary ability . 1 Dull from physical causes, but later normal . 1
Over and beyond the above enumeration there were some intensely interesting facts which came out during the intimate study of these cases. We are at once forced to agree with previous writers that an unusual number of the pathological liar group show great aptitude for language.英文原著 · 《Pathology of Lying》
He has a rueful appreciation of the humor of it, as he pictured the scene; and one knows also that, in that little town of Lexington, where Americans had so bravely faced the impossible, Russell Conwell also braced himself to face the impossible. A pettier man would instantly have given up the entire matter when those who were most interested failed to respond, but one of the strongest features in Conwell's character is his ability to draw even doubters and weaklings into line, his ability to stir even those who have given up.英文原著 · 《Acres of Diamonds》
When I include vagrancy in this list, I do it on the supposition that the opportunity and ability for work are present. Otherwise it seems to me most heartless to punish a hungry man who begs for food because he can in no other way obtain it. But with the opportunity and ability for work I would count the solicitation of charity a crime, and punish it as such. Anyway, if a man would not work of his own free will I would compel him.英文原著 · 《In Darkest England and The Way Out》
Having collected several thousand dollars' worth of furs he shipped them to London and embarked as a passenger in the steerage. The trip showed him that ability to sell was quite as necessary as the ability to buy--a point which with all of his shrewdness Bowne had never guessed.英文原著 · 《John Jacob Astor》
Girl, age 14 years. Early immoral experiences: much later conflict about them. Home conditions: unstable for many years. Heredity (?): mother immoral, maternal grandmother alcoholic and insane. Delinquencies: Mentality: Excessive lying. Good general ability, Sex. special capacities. ---------------------------------------------------------------
CASE 10
Summary: A boy of 14, supernormal in ability, coming from family circumstances which form a remarkable antithesis to his intellectual interests, is found to be a wonderful fabricator.英文原著 · 《Pathology of Lying》
Bok was early attracted by the abilities of Josef Hofmann. In 1898, he met the pianist, who was then twenty-two years old. Of his musical ability Bok could not judge, but he was much impressed by his unusual mentality, and soon both learned and felt that Hofmann's art was deeply and firmly rooted. Hofmann had a wider knowledge of affairs than other musicians whom Bok had met; he had not narrowed his interests to his own art. He was striving to achieve a position in his art, and, finding that he had literary ability, Bok asked him to write a reminiscent article on his famous master, Rubinstein.英文原著 · 《The Americanization of Edward Bok》
These fuckers can take away my ability to trade but not my ability to see.美剧 · 《Billions》
The same way I gave it the ability to learn from your quips, I might be able to give it the ability to learn from your heart, but it would require your help.美剧 · 《Suits》
It is an extension of his ability to leap tall buildings, An ability he derives from exposure to earth's yellow sun.美剧 · 《The Big Bang Theory》
where newly-divorced women come to hug horses to help them gain back their ability to trust.美剧 · 《2 Broke Girls》