那些自认为被上天选中的人们不喜欢谈及痛苦的取舍抉择。他们喜欢谈论幸福感满满的解决方案，从而可以根除整个的问题，至少在他们的想象里。

I learned early on that the world could be cruel, but I refused to let it break me.

The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.

建筑的本质是创造激励和提升的空间。

Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.

成功是一个糟糕的老师，它诱使聪明人认为他们不会失败。

You don't have to be a mathematician to have a feel for numbers.

历史学家必须公正，但不能冷漠。

The best stories don't come from "good vs. bad" but from "good vs. good."

译文：和朋友交往，我们应该学习他的优点和长处，这样才能从中受益；读到古代圣贤的良言警句，必须做到身体力行，这样才算真正地把书读透了。赏析：三人行必有我师，这个世上没有十全十美之人，我们只有学习别人的优点，才能不断完善自己的人格。读书不仅要记住书中的知识，更要学以致用。