One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.

The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.

出自《抱朴子·酒戒》。鼻子爱闻(酒)的气味，但却不能因此就去酗酒;嘴巴嗜好(酒)的滋味，但却不能因此就去滥饮。

The historian must have some kinship with his subject. The dead will not speak unless they are properly addressed.

释义：独具慧眼的人看山崖，能发现未经琢磨的玉石；靠近河川，便能知道水里有珍珠。比喻人应善于观察和学习，方能洞察事物本质。