Only the dead have seen the end of war

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.

"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

Always question your assumptions—that's where the most interesting discoveries often lie.

翻译：懂得满足的人不会被利益束缚，注重内心修养的人，即便没有显赫地位也内心坦荡。