My two dads had opposing attitudes in thought.

我的两个爸爸存在着很多观念上的差异。

One dad thought that the rich should pay more in taxes and take care of those less fortunate.

一个爸爸认为富人应该缴更多的税去照顾那些比较不幸的人；

The other said, Taxes punish those who produce and reward those who don't produce.

另一个爸爸则说"税是惩勤奖懒"。

One dad recommended, Study hard so you can find a good company to work for.

一个爸爸说"努力学习能去好公司工作"；

The other recommended, Study hard so you can find a good company to buy.

另一个则会说"努力学习能发现并将有能力收购好公司"。

One dad said, the reason I'm not rich is because I have you kids.

一个说"我不富的原因是我有孩子"；

The other said, the reason I must be rich is because I have you kids.

另一个则说"我必须富的原因是我有孩子"。

One dad encouraged talking about money and business at the dinner table.

一个则鼓励在吃饭时谈论这些话题。

The other forbade the subject of money to be discussed over a meal.

一个禁止在晚饭桌上谈论钱和生意。

One said, when it comes to money, play it safe, and don't take risks.

一个说"挣钱的时候要小心，别去冒险"；

The other said, Learn to manage risk.

另一个则说"要学会管理风险"。