Borders are scars on the face of the earth, marks of violence and division.

一本书是通往其他生活和其他世界的窗口。

All writing is an attempt to escape the self.

化学的乐趣在于看到不可见的东西变得可见。

To look at a thing is very different from seeing a thing. One does not see anything until one sees its beauty. Then and then only, does it come into existence.