The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."

在全球化时代，保持文化身份比任何时候都更重要。

最大的财富是满足于简单的生活。

必须有宽容雅量方可有高尚的品德；必须有忍耐之心性，事情才能成功。