The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success.

The evolution of database technology is a journey, not a destination. We must continue to innovate and adapt.

We are all looking for a way to prove our existence.

作为科学家，我们有责任以易于理解和接受的方式向公众传达我们的发现。

The most successful leaders are those who see leadership as a responsibility, not a privilege.

My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind... And a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.

读书最要紧的就是勤学好问，做人最要紧的就是实实在在而持之以恒。