The ability to associate depends, in turn, on the degree to which communities share norms and values and are able to subordinate individual interests to those of larger groups.

Symbols are the medium of thought.

A true scientist does not seek fame or fortune, but seeks the truth.

We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.

The energy transition won't happen overnight, but every step forward counts.

犯罪小说是探索人类境况的完美载体。

【译文】做人不要到处拈花惹草，应洁身自好。只要五官长得好，即使不搽脂抹粉也很漂亮。

出自先秦《荀子·不苟》。君子加强道德修养没有比“诚”更重要的，达到了“诚”的要求也就到了修身养性的最高境界了。