141. While the inclination to procrastinate is common ， one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays .
虽然拖延的倾向是普遍的，但是人们应该充分考虑到不必要的延误造成的有害影响。
142. The tendency to take things for granted is understandable ， but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential .
想当然的倾向是可以理解的，但是，理智地估计任何情形的情况是完全必需的。
143. Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success . There is no such guarantee without hard work .
许多人错误地认为大学学位能保证成功。不努力工作就没有这样的保证。
144. Some stubbornly hold to the correctness of traditional practices ， but in so doing they seem to totally ignore the fact that progress depends on change .
一些人固执地坚持传统做法的正确性，但是，他们这么做，似乎完全忽视了进步依靠变化的事实。
145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
总的来说，以前议会中针对政策的辩论忽视了透明度的重要性。