It’s not an apology if it comes with an excuse. It is not a compliment if it comes with a request.
如果道歉夹带了借口,那就算不上是道歉。如果称赞夹带了要求,那就算不上是称赞。
Writing is the only way I have to explain my own life to myself.
Talent is important, but without hard work, it means nothing.