The path of history is not a sidewalk on Nevsky Prospekt; it advances through fields, sometimes through dust, sometimes through mud, sometimes across swamps, and sometimes through jungles. — Chernyshevsky
There is no taste in eating what others have already chewed.
Unless a person has self-confidence, they cannot instill confidence in others.
What is failure? It is nothing, just being one step closer to success. What is success? It is having walked all the paths leading to failure, leaving only one: the path to success.
He who wishes to be a wise man has no time for mischief.
Steel is forged in fire and rapid cooling, which is why it is hard and fearless. Our generation is likewise forged through struggle and terrible trials, learning not to succumb to life. — 《Ostrovsky
Patience and perseverance surpass intensity and fanaticism. — La Fontaine: 《Fables
Pain can destroy a man, but a man can also destroy pain. Creation requires suffering, and suffering is a gift from God. A great advantage of excellent people is their resilience in the face of adversity and hardship.
Experience is a debt, learning is an asset.
Reputation cannot be measured by money; it is the key to survival and development.
Third-rate makeup is on the face; second-rate makeup is on the spirit; first-rate makeup is on life itself.
Be strong-willed, diligent, exploratory, and discovering; never surrender, cherish the good that comes your way, endure the evil among and around you, and resolve to eliminate it. — Huxley: 《On the Darwinism and Ethics
If you don't want to do anything, don't expect to reach anywhere in this world.
