For every dollar you spend purchasing something substantial， expect to pay a dollar in repairs， maintenance， or disposal by the end of its life.
你每花一块钱购买一些实质性的东西，预计在其寿命结束时要支付一块钱的维修、保养或处理费用。
The beauty of literature lies in its ability to transcend time and space, connecting souls across different eras and cultures.
Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this—no dog exchanges bones with another.
人是会讨价还价的动物：没有其他动物会这样做——没有狗会与另一只狗交换骨头。
The past is a puzzle, and we are all trying to piece it together.