There is no shortcut to success, only down-to-earth efforts lead to long-term success.

有才能而性情舒缓的人一定是大人才；有智慧而心气平和的人方称之大智慧。

The authentic is not knowable, but it is experiencable.

"We are all the heroes of our own stories."

最强大的人是能够承认自己弱点的人。

世界是一本书，不旅行的人只读了一页。

解释：国家垂危败亡，一定是因为任用了奸邪小人。