When checking references for a job applicant， employers may be reluctant or prohibited from saying anything negative， so leave or send a message that says， “Get back to me if you highly recommend this applicant as super great.” If they don’t reply take that as a negative.

The function of thought is to guide successful behavior.

在任何一个有读过历史的人眼中，公民抗命是人类原始的美德。人类历史是通过公民抗命才能取得进展的，要不是经由公民抗命，就得经过军事起义了。

Innovation is not just about technology, but also about business models and ecosystems.

读书学习的人要像闺中少女一样小心谨慎对待别人。做官之后如同过了门的媳妇，要使百姓能各有所养。年老辞官后如同慈祥的老太婆，要担负起教育后人的责任。

The whole world is full of art. I just try to make things that fit in with the rest.