A painting must be beautiful in itself, not because it represents something beautiful.

梦想不是追逐的，而是创造的。

The only way to understand another culture is to assume the frame of reference of that culture.

Risk management isn’t about avoiding risks; it’s about understanding and mitigating them.

过去并未死去，它甚至还未过去。

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

你必须为梦想而奋斗。你必须为之牺牲并努力工作。