The beauty of literature is that it allows us to live a thousand lives in one.

Always be prepared. The more you know, the less you carry.

Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you're worthy of the trip.

The best art is always on the edge of taste.

人为某样东西实际支付的成本至少是标价的两倍，因为买来后设置、学习、维护、修理，以及最后处置，也需要耗费精力、时间和钱。不是所有的实际成本都在价签上。实际成本是标价的2倍。

志士仁人所器重景仰的，是名声、功业、道德、情操；凡夫俗子所追求炫耀的，是服装、饰物、住宅、生活。