ET IN MARS EGO

装了slackware，自己编译了一个mplayer。但是却发现不能播放dvd，但是当切换到root的时候，mplayer /dev/dvd，却又可以了，那么毫无疑问就是权限的问题了。转到/dev下面去，ls -l dvd，发现dvd块文件是一个转到hdc的符号连接。hdc的属性是.brw-rw----，也就是组成员有看的权限。修改一下，chmod 755 /dev/hdc。可以了，这下普通用户也可以看dvd了。
但是当关机重启之后，发现/devhdc的权限又编成了660了。得想另一个办法。干脆吧swx加入组成员吧。usermod -G cdrom。还是不行。
随手翻一本fedora的书，发现了问题所在，然后gpasswd -A swx cdrom
使swx成为组管理员。fixed.

[This universally known poem is also to be found
in Wilhelm Meister.]

KNOW'ST thou the land where the fair citron blows,
Where the bright orange midst the foliage glows,
Where soft winds greet us from the azure skies,
Where silent myrtles, stately laurels rise,
Know'st thou it well?

'Tis
there, 'tis there,
That I with thee, beloved one, would repair.

Know'st thou the house? On columns rests its pile,
Its halls are gleaming, and its chambers smile,
And marble statues stand and gaze on me:
"Poor child! what sorrow hath befallen thee?"
Know'st thou it well?

'Tis
there, 'tis there,
That I with thee, protector, would repair!

Know'st thou the mountain, and its cloudy bridge?
The mule can scarcely find the misty ridge;
In caverns dwells the dragon's olden brood,
The frowning crag obstructs the raging flood.
Know'st thou it well?

'Tis
there, 'tis there,
Our path lies--Father--thither, oh repair!

1795.*

ET IN ARCADIA EGO。这是一句拉丁语。如果要直译的话就是，即使在阿卡迪亚我。这句话的语法不完全并不算一句完整的话，勉强用古汉语来比喻的话，就是句倒装句。

第一幅画很有名，作者是Nicolas Poussin，画的题目也是这个，到google上搜et in arcadia ego，基本上搜到的全是这副。大意可以理解为，死亡无处不在，即使在阿卡迪亚这样乐土也有我。

这句话的意味深长之处就在于这个ego所指不详，可以说这句话本身就不是一句完整的话。你可以把这个ego理解为任何东西，比如这副画里所指的死亡，也可以是其他的任何东西。要我们根据当时的环境来做补充。
歌德的意大利游记里面意味深长的一章的题目也是这个短语的德文译本，Auch ich in Arkadien。这样的乐园里我也曾经来过，带有某种浪漫的意味。

classics，这个词远比我们所理解出来的东西要更为丰富。中文里对应的词有好多，经典，古典，典范，但都不准确，不能一一对应。
有一篇小说描述一群牛津大学的纨绔子弟在宿舍里玩弄一个写着et in arcadia ego的骷髅，并且嘲笑着这句话的陈词滥调。但数十年后，当其中一个人到中年的时候，他却发现其实应该嘲笑的是自己，因为他自己一生就在为这句陈词滥调而活着。

第二幅画的名字叫Mrs. Bouverie & Mrs. Crewe作者是英国画家Reynold。这是在google上搜到的介绍：
An excellent proof impression of Reynolds' classical portrait of Mrs. Bouverie and Mrs. Crewe.

This lovely portrait of Mrs. Harriot Bouverie and Mrs. Frances Crewe is a wonderful example of eighteenth century portraiture, which uses classical elements to portray two of the most celebrated women of fashion. Both Mrs. Bouverie and Mrs. Crewe, were leaders of the fashionable elite, attracting the company and admiration of the notable politicians, artists, and writers of the day. Mrs. Crewe was hailed as the greatest beauty of her time, her winning countenance and charming demeanor were greatly admired by Fox, Burke, Reynolds and Sheridan, who dedicated his famous 'School for Scandal' in her honor. Mrs. Bouverie and Mrs. Crewe were intimate companions, and it is this close relationship which is lovingly portrayed in Reynolds' stunning image. Reynolds' use of classical setting and drapery inspires a timeless feeling within the painting that corresponds with the close friendship of the two women. In his composition and style, Reynolds has created an intimate glance at the enduring friendship between two of


但偏偏漏掉了这副画最重要的东西，那具石棺上的那行字。ET IN ARCADIA EGO。