Seryozhka in himself is a nonentity, a sluggard, a drunkard, and a wastrel, but when he has his red lead or compasses in his hand he is at once something higher, a servant of God.

• 谢辽日卡本人是个微不足道的人，懒汉，酒鬼，手里一有钱就花光，然而一旦他手里拿着铅丹或者两脚规，他就成了个高尚的人物，上帝的仆人了。