古之学者，在心地上做功夫，故发之容貌，则为盛德之符；今之学者，在容貌上做功夫，故反之于心，则为实德之病。
古代学者在内心涵养上下功夫，所以表现在外表上便是德高望重的标志；今天的学者在外表上下功夫，对于内心涵养，则显出实际德行的缺陷。
我宁愿让人困惑，也不愿让人无聊。
What literature needs most to tell and investigate today are humanity's basic fears: the fear of being left outside, and the fear of counting for nothing, and the feelings of worthlessness that come with such fears.
To lead is to serve, not to be served.