The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.
The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.
身虽处天地万物之后,心却不在天地万物之前;身虽处天地万物之中,而心却在天地万物之上。