译文：纵览历史，凡是贤明的国和家，成功源于勤俭，衰败起于奢华。赏析：节俭不是吝啬，是对钱财的合理利用。不管何时，我们都要有忧患意识，保持俭朴的作风。

The novel is a protest against the irreversibility of time.

The most important thing in the programming language is the name. A language will not succeed without a good name. I have recently invented a very good name and now I am looking for a suitable language.

你无法总是控制外面发生的事情。但你总能控制内心发生的事情。

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.