The absurdity of life doesn't make it meaningless, but rather gives it a special kind of meaning.
Let us unite our wills and form but one soul, one life, one being, in order that we may truly have common property.
Patriotism is not a choice, but a duty.
一八一四年,俄、奥、普联军兵临巴黎城下,理工学校学生要求参战。面临灭顶之灾的拿破仑却说:“我不愿为取金蛋杀掉我的老母鸡!”后来,这句名言被刻在巴黎理工学校梯型大教室的天花板正中心,一直激励着该校师生奋发好学。
释义:人依赖衣食,就像鱼依赖水;国家依赖人民,就像人依赖双脚。鱼没水活不了,人没脚则寸步难行。
Life is about taking risks, if you don't take risks you'll never know what you're capable of.