“规矩是死的，人是活的”用英语怎么说？

R：What Can I do for you , Alma?

A: I'd like to talk about what happened today.

R: I know you were embarrassed, but I already apologized for the mistake.

A: The "mistake".

R: What are you smiling about?

A: When we spoke in my kitchen the other day. I felt that we were finally getting to know one another. I was wrong. If you truly knew me, you'd know that you can trust me with your secrets.

R: What secrets?

A: To be clear, when we spoke, I knew nothing about you and what is his name? Scooter. Dee only told me that story today. I didn't raise her better that that. As for your friendship with this very handsome young actor, no one will hear a word about it from me. Friends don't tattle on friends. But I do hope that you'll honor your promise and get me into the club. I know that you've already accepted Ada, but surely the rules can be bent a little bit. For an extra seat at the table. For a friend.

R: Alma. How masterful you are. How cleverly you've cornered me into accepting you.

A: I detect a note of sarcasm.