In mathematics, the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.

小说是反映世界的镜子，但也是打开新可能性的窗户。

The structure of the international system forces states to behave in certain ways, regardless of their internal characteristics.

过去是一面映照当下的镜子。

"The most important thing is to stay agile."

The true aim of education is to awaken the soul.

弹奏美妙的五弦琴，读滋味无穷的圣贤书。挥笔写下文章，述说那古代圣王们的教范。点评：作者表示自己归隐田园后，以著述为中心，阐明圣则。苟纵心于物外，安知荣辱之所如？我将置身于世人之外，哪管什么荣耀与耻辱？

Every story is a story about death.

The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference.

最好的尚未到来。