The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.

Always cut away from yourself.

人生就像一面山坡。当你往上走的时候，你总是朝着山顶看，你感到快乐，但当你到达山顶时，你突然看到下山的路，以及路尽头的死亡。上山慢，下山快。

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher， the brewer， or the baker that we expect our dinner， but from their regard to their own interest.