Thus do we excuse ourselves for self-indulgence.

这样我们就可以为自己的放纵找借口了。

If we have to start excusing ourselves for showing a friendly face in times of crisis, then this is not my country.

如果我们不得不开始原谅自己在危机时刻表现出友好的面孔，那么这就不是我的国家。