Innovation is the backbone of modern mining—without it, we're just digging holes in the ground.
The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
为新工作谈判薪水的最佳时机是在对方表示要你之后，而不是之前。否则就变成了双方先说出一个数额的胆小鬼博弈，但在你工作之前让雇佣者给出一个薪资水平对你来说是有益的。
合作是关键，伟大的科学从来不是孤立完成的。
小说是将私人公开化、将个人普遍化的艺术。