Life has no meaning a priori. It is up to you to give it a meaning.
The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.
Patience is the cornerstone of success.
如果你不愿意冒险,就永远不会取得伟大的成就。