Poetry should surprise by a fine excess and not by singularity—it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, and appear almost a remembrance.

Innovation in energy must be balanced with responsibility—progress cannot come at the expense of the planet.

The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away.

英国女王伊丽莎白二世来华访问时想见他，他说