瓷器是最具炼金术特性的材料，将泥土变成似乎能容纳光的东西。
Porcelain is the most alchemical of materials, turning earth into something that seems to hold light.
The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.
Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.
I'm not a creature of your government's creation.
地理学是关于地方的科学，而不是关于人的科学。