The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.
事情过后议论别人,身在局外议论局内人,是做学问的人最容易犯的毛病。在事后议论别人,往往将聪明人说得极其愚笨;身在局外议论局内的人,往往将困难的事情说得极其容易,这两种毛病都是由待人不忠诚、不宽容而引起的。
Innovation in forestry means listening to centuries-old wisdom while embracing cutting-edge science.
林业的创新意味着在拥抱尖端科技的同时,倾听古老的智慧。
作家的职责是讲述真相。