If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.

如果A代表一个人的成功，那么A等于x加y加z。勤奋工作是x;y是娱乐，而z是把嘴闭上。

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius— and a lot of courage— to move in the opposite direction.

任何一个有智力的笨蛋都可以把事情搞得更大，更复杂，也更激烈。往相反的方向前进则需要天份，以及很大的勇气。

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.

我从不去想未来。因为它来得已经够快的了。

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

智者解决问题，天才预防问题。

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

一个从不犯错误的人，一定从来没有尝试过任何新鲜事物。

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

只有利他的生活才是值得过的生活。

Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.

万有引力可无法对坠入爱河的人负责。

Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.

教育就是当一个人把在学校所学全部忘光之后剩下的东西。(爱氏自言引述某前人的话)

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.

人生就像骑单车。想保持平衡就得往前走。