形式追随力，而不仅仅是形式追随功能。

文学的唯一明智目的是，首先是写作的愉快劳动；其次是家人和朋友的满足；最后是实实在在的金钱。

All the other children at my school are stupid. Except I’m not meant to call them stupid, even though this is what they are.

I don't like favors; they oppress and make me fell like a slave. I'd rather do everything for myself, and be perfectly independent.

译文：在平淡中交往的朋友，往往能长久维持；在平静安稳的环境生活，往往会延年益寿。赏析：君子之交淡如水。真正的朋友是看重对方的人品才交往的。清净养生，喧嚣伤身。安静的生活环境，平和的处事心态，方能益寿延年。

True strength comes from inner peace.

文章贵在简洁，简洁则明了；贵在疏朗，疏朗则通畅；贵在深远，深远则持久。