昔者有鸟止于鲁郊，鲁君说之，为具太牢以飨之，奏九韶以乐之，鸟乃始忧悲眩视，不敢饮食，此之谓以己养养鸟也。若夫以鸟养养鸟者，宜栖之深林，浮之江湖，食之以委蛇，则平陆而已矣。
从前有只鸟停留在鲁国都城郊外，鲁君很喜爱它，用牛羊猪三牲俱备的规格来款待它，还奏起韶乐，要使它快乐，鸟儿却黯然神伤，头晕目眩，不敢吃东西，这是用别人供养自己的方法来养鸟。真正养鸟的方法，应该是让它栖息在深林，飞翔在江湖之上，让它吃鳅鱼，自由自在地漫步在山野，那么一块平地就够了。
Mathematics is the foundation upon which we build our understanding of the world, and it is through this understanding that we can solve the most complex problems.
The self grows through dialogue with others and with the world.
科学不仅与灵性相容；它是灵性的深刻源泉。
Every story is a journey, and every journey changes the traveler.
如果我能影响那位应该主持所有孩子洗礼的善良仙女，我会要求她给世界上每个孩子的礼物是一种永不磨灭的惊奇感，使之持续一生。
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.