"What's terrible is to pretend that the second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better."

Every day confirms his belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.

唯一真正的错误是我们从中一无所获的错误。

生活不在于握有一手好牌,而在于把手里的牌打好。

法律是主要规则和次要规则的结合。