The real tragedy is the tragedy of the man who never in his life braces himself for his one supreme effort, who never stretches to his full capacity, never stands up to his full stature.
真正的悲剧是那个人生中从未为他的一次至高无上的努力振作过,从未发挥过他的全部能力,从未挺直过他的全身。
The whole is different from the sum of its parts.
我们重读最多的书是那些最清楚地描述我们已经知道的世界的书。
The most innovative solution is often the one nature already provided.