The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale.

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

【讲解】：古代读书人学习的目的，在于修养自己的学问道德（然后去为国家、人民服务），现在读书人学习的目的，在于给别人看（希望得到别人的赞美和任用）。