译文：遵循古法成就的功业，不完全高于今世；效法古人的学问，不能够制定今天的制度。

The task of economics is not only to interpret phenomena, but also to provide practical advice and policies for society.

Now Bubba told me everything he knew about shrimping, but you know what I found out? Shrimping is tough. I only caught five.

Writing is a way to make sense of the world. It’s a way to understand the chaos.

记忆是奇怪的动物：在你最不经意时咬你一口。

读书人如同国家的宝物，儒生就像宴席上的佳肴一样，值得珍重。