社交场中的闲逸令人厌恶的，因为它是被迫的；孤独生活中的闲逸是愉快的，因为它是自由的、出于自愿的。

My scientific studies have afforded me great satisfaction; and I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work.

长江大海不会和废弃水井比较浊清，九霄的雷霆不会和的青蛙蚯蚓比斗谁的声响响亮。

There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other.

过去总是紧张的，未来才是完美的。

国家有贤德之士而不任用，不是贤德之士的过失，而应该是拥有这个国家的君主的羞耻。

谁如命运似的催着我向前走呢？那是我自己，在身背后大跨步走着。