I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them. ( George Eliot )
我从不怜惜自负的人们，因为我觉得他们无处不能自我安慰。（艾略特）

Don't waste life in doubts and fears. ( Emerson )
不要把生命浪费于怀疑与恐惧中。（爱默生）

A great man is always willing to be little. ( R. W. Emerson )
伟大的人物总是愿意当小人物的。（爱默生）

Something attempted, something done. ( Longfellow )
有所尝试，就等于有所作为。（朗费罗）

Pursue your object, be it what it will, steadily and indefatigably.
不管追求什么目标，都应坚持不懈。

storms make trees take deeper roots.
风暴使树木深深扎根。(感激敌人，感激挫折！)