The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

The aim of proof is to understand, not just to verify.

与其杀死毒龙，不如避开毒龙。

解释：大部分茶都是寒性的，而绿茶却是温性的，体现了茶性质的差异。

The past is part of our present, and thus part of our future.

译文：如果遇到早开的梅花，应该折下一枝寄过来。