Money is overrated. Truly new things rarely need an abundance of money. If that was so， billionaires would have a monopoly on inventing new things， and they don’t. Instead almost all breakthroughs are made by those who lack money， because they are forced to rely on their passion， persistence and ingenuity to figure out new ways. Being poor is an advantage in innovation.

Chemistry is not just about mixing things in a flask. It's about understanding the world at a molecular level.

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable.

成功的衡量标准不仅仅是收入，而是影响力。

材料的质量反映了品质的质量。