What I want to talk to you about today is the difference between gifts and choices. Cleverness is a gift， kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy -- they're given after all. Choices can be hard. You can seduce yourself with your gifts if you're not careful， and if you do， it'll probably be to the detriment of your choices.

人人都是艺术家。

My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind... And a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.

True friends are not those who have endless topics to talk about, but those who can stay together without feeling awkward even if they don't speak.

译文：矮板凳坐着，才能学业有进，美好的光阴不要错过。赏析：要想获得知识，学有所成，我们必须要能忍受读书学习的寂寞和孤独。读书学习绝非一日之功，需要日积月累，需要持之以恒。