There are many colourful flowers on the path of life, but the prettiest have the sharpest thorns. 在人生的道路上有许多五颜六色的花，但是最漂亮的花有最锋利的刺。
All my tales are true, drawn from life, and a life story is not a tidy thing. 我所有的故事都是真实的，取材于生活，而生活故事并不是一个整齐的东西。 -- Karen Lord 卡伦·劳尔德
Forever is a pretty long time. Maybe longer than you think. 永远是一段很长的时间。也许比你想象的要长。 -- Jess Rothenberg 杰西·罗森伯格
The ant gets wings that she may perish sooner. 蚂蚁有了翅膀，可以更快地死去。
If you are hunting for a red deer then ignore the hares. 如果你正在寻找一只马鹿，那就忽略野兔。
Learning how the Handan residents walk. 学习邯郸居民如何走路。
Never ask pardon before you are accused. 在受到指控之前，永远不要请求宽恕。
In the mirror everybody sees his best friend. 每个人都在镜子里看到他最好的朋友。
Distant water won't quench your immediate thirst. 远水救不了近渴。
Those who set their minds on virtue will do no evil. 凡是一心追求美德的人是不会作恶的。