不克制意志便能高洁，不讲求仁义就能修身，不追求功业名声便能使天下太平，不隐居江海也得静闲，不用导引之术而得高寿，忘掉上面这一切，而又具备这一切。淡然至极，而一切美好的东西都随之而来，这就是天道，圣人之规律。

筹划洋人的事情一定要先了解洋人的情况，要了解洋人的情况一定知道洋人的情况。

If you only do things where you know the answer in advance, your company goes away.

"The act of writing is an act of courage, a defiance against the silence of the universe."

"The truth may set you free, but first it will break you."