唯一真正的错误是我们从中什么也没学到的错误。
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
I don't like to be labeled as just one thing.
唯一具有持久重要性的自由是智慧的自由，也就是说，为了本质上值得的目的而行使的观察和判断的自由。
The future of energy lies in sustainable and efficient solutions.
The database is the most important piece of software in the enterprise, and the most important piece of software in the enterprise is the database. The database is the foundation of all applications.
The truth is not always beautiful, but the thirst for it is.
理论物理学不仅仅是解方程，它关乎理解现实的本质。
永远不要放弃你的梦想，无论它们看起来多么不可能。
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.
这段话是茅以升对自己一生的总结，强调奋斗是人生的重要桥梁。
The oil industry is not just about extracting resources; it's about strategic foresight and technological innovation.
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
I can't say I'm outraged. Other people are even more outraged than me. They feel that I am too dismissive of the honors that they value.