人生是由许许多多光鲜亮丽与阴暗面所组成的，而我们可能会因为想要去包装、或是假装黑暗的那面不存在，而变得虚伪、不诚恳。
Life is composed of lights and shadows,and we would be untruthful,insincere,and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.
The challenge for modern states is to maintain their legitimacy while also being effective in providing services and maintaining order.
在追求知识的过程中，我们必须始终保持谦逊，对新思想持开放态度。
文学是社会的镜子，反映其美德和恶习。
做大事和做小事的难易程度是一样的。所以要选择一个值得追求的宏伟目标，让回报与你的努力相匹配。
Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.
人们是好奇的。少数人是这样的。他们会被驱使去发现事情，即使是微不足道的事情。他们会把事情拼凑起来，一直知道他们可能是错的。