The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.
【译文】 子贡问:“孔文子凭什么获得‘文’的称号?”孔子说:“灵敏又好学,向比自己学问差的人请教时,不觉得没面子,所以称为‘文’。”
The greatest hazard of all, losing one’s self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all.
A writer must be willing to be surprised.
Stay calm, accept the current self, do well, and often you can do things well: ordinary people can also do extraordinary things.
I love the sea. It's a great place to think.