I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. 我是沙仑的玫瑰花，是谷中的百合花。我的爱情在女子中，好像百合花在荆棘里。 -- Holy Bible 圣经
I know by now you think I should have straightened myself out - Thank you, drop dead! 我知道你现在认为我应该挺直腰板——谢谢你，去死吧! -- Morrissey 莫里西
You can't become a teacher before your taught. 在你教书之前，你不可能成为一名教师。
History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong. 历史既不提供对苦难的补偿，也不提供对错误的惩罚。 -- John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton 阿克顿
Incense intoxicates and every one wishes for it. 熏香令人陶醉，人人都希望如此。
If mendicity should unfortunately be thy lot, knock at the large gates only. 如果不幸你命中注定要行乞，那就只敲那扇大门吧。
It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them. 预防恶习比改掉恶习容易。