There are times when we have to make a choice¹

有些时候我们必须做抉择，

because we can't have things both ways.

因为我们不能兼顾事情的两面。

For example, if you sell your cow,

举例来说，如果你卖掉你的乳牛，

you'll get the money you want.

就可以得到你要的钱。

However², you won't be able³ to enjoy drinking the cow,s milk anymore⁴.

然而，你再也不能享用牛奶了。

You'll have to make a choice.

你必须做个抉择。

As⁵ the saying⁶ goes, "You cannot sell the cow and drink the milk. "

俗话说：“鱼与熊掌不可兼得。”