冒险与折磨之间的区别在于态度。

悠闲自得，是出于专心勤奋；淡泊安适，是出于恭敬畏惧；无思无虑，是出于善于思考；胆大无畏，是出于小心翼翼。

Hard work, under the old system, meant doing as little as possible.

"Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money."

作战虽然讲究排兵布阵，但士兵的勇敢是其中的根本；丧葬虽然讲究礼节，但对亲人的哀思是其中的根本；一个人虽然很有学识，但思想道德、行为举止是其中的根本。

Like dear St Francis of Assisi I am wedded to Poverty: but in my case the marriage is not a success.

I think it's important to stay grounded and remember where you came from.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.