文学不是一场道德选美比赛。

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."

The journey of discovery is as important as the destination itself.

蒸汽机是改善人类状况的最有力工具。

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。