The principle of asceticism never was， nor ever can be， consistently pursued by any living creature.

Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise—if you’re willing to look for it.

I think it's important to take risks and to challenge yourself. That's how you grow as a person.

现今的士人用身于世，还不如商人使用一枚钱币时谨慎。 

I'm not going to change who I am just because people want me to be something else.

死者并非沉默。他们只是在等待被倾听。

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

我所使用的材料不仅仅是物体，它们是意义的载体。

Language is the only homeland that never exiles you.

译文：人生百年，无论大小事，兴盛与衰败，都如同一场梦般转瞬即逝。