理解的改进有两个目的：第一，我们自己知识的增加；第二，使我们能够将知识传授给他人。
The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others.
Writing is a way of thinking.
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
La literatura no sirve para nada, y por eso es indispensable.
促使人们倾向于和平的激情是对死亡的恐惧，对舒适生活必需品的渴望，以及通过自己的努力获得这些的希望。
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.