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The harder you work, the luckier you get.

Be yourself, don't change yourself to please others.

生命的最高体现在于：一个生命能够自主引导自己的行动。总是受他人指导的事物有些像是一种死物。

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases, think for yourself.

A sustainable forest is one that supports both wildlife and livelihoods.

不要停止相信，除非你的梦想很糟糕。