选自汉·桓宽《盐铁论·申韩》。从事治学的人，需要广泛的阅读，并且需要从中吸取正确、有用的内容。

我们讲述的故事塑造了我们生活的世界。

空间不是空的；它充满了可能的互动。

I think it's important to have a sense of humor about yourself.

Innovation in natural gas extraction is key to meeting the world's growing energy demands.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

The only thing that matters is what you believe in yourself.