Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom, in the pursuit of truth as in the endeavour after a worthy manner of life.
我爱她是违背常理,是妨碍前程,是失去自治,是希望破灭,是断送幸福,是注定要尝尽一切的沮丧和失望的。可是,一旦爱上了她,我再也不能不爱她。
一个理论最重要的在于其预测的有效性,而非其美学吸引力。