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。
For every dollar you spend purchasing something substantial， expect to pay a dollar in repairs， maintenance， or disposal by the end of its life.
A good scientist is like a detective, always looking for clues in the details.
The only power is the power to say no.
To be a writer is to be a person who is always trying to find the truth.
The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.