The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

文学是社会的镜子，反映了它的美德和缺陷。

I always wanted to be a singer, and I focused on that goal, even when others told me I couldn't do it.

One must not always think that feeling is everything. Art is nothing without form.

Music has the power to bring people together from all walks of life.

给一个人火，他能温暖一天；但把他点燃，他能温暖余生。

世界是一本书，不旅行的人只读了一页。

释义：贫穷和低贱本身并不是耻辱，而通过谄媚、乞求他人来获取利益才是真正的耻辱。