Oftentimes we fixate our minds on the way things can be , should be , or will be someday .

我们常常执着于事情可能会怎样，应该怎样，或是有一天将会怎样。

Instead of covering up imperfections , oftentimes , the best approach is to gracefully admit to them when they happen .

对于瑕疵，最好的办法常常不是掩盖他们，而是当它们出现时，优雅地承认。

Oftentimes I have hated in self-defense ; but if I were stronger I would not have used such a weapon .

我常常是为了自卫而仇恨；而如果我坚强些，就不会使用这种武器。

And oftentimes they are also the cause of happiness in others me in particular .

并且时常他们也是别人的快乐之源尤其是我。

All the while , oftentimes the food is suspect , both in terms of quality and nutritional value .

一直以来，食物都不是那么有保障，不管是质量上还是营养价值上。