祈祷的功能不是影响上帝，而是改变祈祷者的本性。

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.

如果你想获得某样东西，最可靠的办法是让自己配得上它。