Of Beauty 论美 Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set; 德行犹如宝石，朴素最美： and surely virtue is best in a body that is comely,though not of delicate features; 其于人也，则有德者但须形体悦目，不必面貌俊秀， and that hath rather
Of Studies 论读书 Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. 读书足以怡情，足以傅彩，足以长才。 Their chief use for delight, is in privateness and retiring; 其怡情也，最见于独处幽居之时； for ornament, is in discourse; 其
The Choice of Companion 论择友 A good companion is better than a fortune, 一个好友胜过一笔财富。 for a fortune cannot purchase those elements of character which make companionship a blessing. 人性中有一些品质会让友谊变成一种幸福的事，而
