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In science, the most beautiful moments often come from unexpected results.

"The past is never dead. It's not even past."

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

数学的力量在于它的抽象性，使我们能够看到不立即显现的模式和联系。

如果你没有得到奇迹，你仍然可以成为别人的奇迹。

I'm not afraid of losing, I'm afraid of not giving my best.

煤炭行业的转型既需要决心也需要耐心。