贫贱是苦难的境界，能很好地居于其境者就苦中有乐；富贵是快乐的境地，不能很好地对待富贵的人便会乐极生悲。

The study of truth requires a considerable effort - which is why few are willing to undertake it out of love of knowledge - despite the fact that God has implanted a natural appetite for such knowledge in the minds of men.

The heart of the brave can never be enslaved.

Music is a universal language that doesn’t need translation.

一切都是学习的过程：每次跌倒，你都会站起来并从中学习。

A building should respond to its environment, not dominate it.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

我不是一个喜欢普通的人。