石油的真正价值在于它改变经济和社会的能力。
The true value of oil lies in its ability to transform economies and societies.
建筑是一种象征，建造行为也是。建筑是人类创造的最沉重、最永久的事物之一，它们是通过巨大的努力和牺牲而建成的。
Positive emotions are not trivial luxuries, but instead may be critical necessities for optimal functioning.
"Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books."
弹奏美妙的五弦琴，读滋味无穷的圣贤书。挥笔写下文章，述说那古代圣王们的教范。点评：作者表示自己归隐田园后，以著述为中心，阐明圣则。苟纵心于物外，安知荣辱之所如？我将置身于世人之外，哪管什么荣耀与耻辱？