The true measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.

Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.

The goal is not to be right all the time, but to be right more often than wrong.

There’s no such thing as ‘too much’ in art—only ‘not enough.’

The real wealth of a nation lies in its natural capital.

Life is composed of lights and shadows,and we would be untruthful,insincere,and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

智与愚，犹如美与恶的食物，言语的巧拙，不过如杯盘的精粗，不论杯盘精粗，都能盛这两类食物。

When I accept myself as I am, then I can change.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.