I think it's rarely about what you actually learn in class—it's mostly about what questions you ask yourself.

Stay focused, focus on your goals.

The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.

The decay of political institutions is often a result of the inability to adapt to changing circumstances, leading to rigidity and eventual decline.

成功源于专注于解决方案，而不是纠结于问题。

The novel is the only place where all contradictions can coexist.