选自《盐铁论·孝养》。距：通“拒”。【大意】拒绝接受别人意见的视听闭塞，自己独断专行的就会遭到孤立。
The true measure of success in farming is sustainability—balancing productivity with environmental stewardship.
The spread of liberal democracy around the world is not inevitable, but it is the most likely outcome.