I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.

The writer is someone who plays with the body of his mother.

Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you. 

现在你们不是国人的勇士，怎么能既学好学业又学好射箭呢？ 

旅程本身就是一个人；没有两个是相同的。所有的计划、保障、监管和强制都是徒劳的。经过多年的挣扎，我们发现我们并没有去旅行；而是旅行带走了我们。