To be a writer is to be a spy on life.

音节统治着世界。

Powerlessness corrupts. Absolute powerlessness corrupts absolutely.

The most dangerous strategy is to compete with rivals on their own terms.

Sleep is good, death is better; but of course, the best thing would to have never been born at all.

语言的美在于它能够传达无法表达的东西。

数学家的模式，就像画家或诗人的模式一样，必须是美丽的；思想，就像颜色或文字一样，必须以和谐的方式结合在一起。

译文：纵欲放荡、消极怠慢就不能勉励心志使精神振作，冒险草率、急躁不安就不能修养性情。赏析：我们要是一直沉迷于物质享受，贪图享乐，做任何事就会消极懈怠。做事草率鲁莽，浮浮躁躁的，事情也会难以成功。