Every mental state exists for a purpose; to understand it, we must ask what function it serves in the broader system of behavior.
每种心理状态都有其存在的目的；要理解它，我们必须询问它在更广泛的行为系统中发挥什么功能。
The joy of mathematics comes from the moments of clarity when complex things become simple.
过去是一个参考的地方，而不是居住的地方。
最大的残忍是我们对他人绝望的随意漠视。
Writing is a way of preserving the truth of the past.
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
"A story is a form of telepathy."
Aim to die broke. Give to your beneficiaries before you die； it’s more fun and useful. Spend it all. Your last check should go to the funeral home and it should bounce.