The past is never dead. It's not even past.
The true essence of literature lies in its ability to transcend time and space, connecting souls across different epochs and geographies.
书籍是最安静、最恒久的朋友;它们是最易接近、最明智的顾问,也是最耐心的老师。
The first man who, having enclosed a piece of ground, bethought himself of saying 'This is mine,' and found people simple enough to believe him, was the real founder of civil society.