不想做一个美国白痴

The best way to get what you want in life is to deserve what you want. How could it be otherwise? It’s not crazy enough so that the world is looking for a lot of undeserving people to reward.

科学是一项集体事业，每一代人都为之添砖加瓦。

What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.

你的过去不能定义你的未来。