人性这根曲木,决然造不出任何笔直的东西。
君子的本性跟一般人没什么不同,(只是君子)善于借助外物罢了。
明智地思考却愚蠢地行动,这是人性。
有些人天生内心光芒万丈,璀璨得几乎令人目眩。
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom, in the pursuit of truth as in the endeavour after a worthy manner of life.