1. 快乐的秘诀，就是要有追求，有希望，身体好。你追求的东西，如果再怎么努力都没有希望实现，不会快乐。一天到晚想着名利得失，也不会快乐。

1. The secret to happiness is to have pursuits, hope, and good health. If what you pursue seems impossible to achieve no matter how hard you try, you won't be happy. Constantly thinking about gains and losses in fame and wealth will also not bring you happiness.

2. 大学毕业的时候，同学给我总结了两条，爱好：自由；特长：散漫，加起来就是自由散漫。我还就喜欢自由自在、无拘无束。

2. When I graduated from university, my classmates summarized two points for me: hobby: freedom; specialty: relaxed, which together mean 'free and relaxed'. I just love being carefree and unbound.

3. 我不是那种书呆子，我这个人呢，思想比较解放，比较自由，考虑问题的时候看书。看书呢，一边看，当场汲取他们的经验，一方面还要打问号，这里面很重要的，你专门是死记硬背的，那不行的，你必须根据我们的实践，提出它的问题在哪里。

3. I am not the type of bookish person. As for me, my thoughts are quite liberal and free. When considering issues, I read books. While reading, I absorb their experiences on the spot, but at the same time, I also raise questions, which is very important. If you just memorize and recite, that won't do. You must base it on our practice and identify where the problems lie.

4. 至于荣誉，我认为它不是炫耀的资本，也不意味着到此为止，那只是一种鼓励，鼓励你向更高的目标攀登！

4. As for honor, I believe it is not a capital for showiness, nor does it mean the end. It is only an encouragement, encouraging you to scale greater heights!

5. 我们一生有很多东西需要坚守，如果浮躁了，就难以看清事物的本来面目。有些事情，我们也要勇于放弃，必要的放弃，是另一种意义上的坚守。

5. Throughout our lives, there are many things we need to hold onto. If we become restless, it becomes difficult to see things as they truly are. There are also things we must be brave enough to let go of; necessary sacrifices are another form of holding fast.

6. 人身上最值钱的东西是脑袋里的知识，钱够用就行了，多了是包袱。

6. The most valuable thing on a person is the knowledge in their head; as long as there is enough money for daily needs, more than that becomes a burden.

7. 科学研究要勇于探索，勇于创新，这个是关键。搞科研，应该尊重权威但不能迷信权威，应该多读书但不能迷信书本。科研的本质是创新，如果不尊重权威、不读书，创新就失去了基础；如果迷信权威、迷信书本，创新就没有了空间。

7. Scientific research must dare to explore and innovate, which is the key. In engaging in scientific research, one should respect authorities but not become obsessed with them, and should read extensively but not become obsessed with books. The essence of scientific research is innovation. Without respecting authorities or reading, innovation loses its foundation; and if one becomes obsessed with authorities or books, innovation loses its space.

8. 成功没有捷径。我不在家，就在试验田；不在试验田，就在去试验田的路上。

8. There is no shortcut to success. Either I am not at home, or I am in the experimental field; or if not in the experimental field, I am on my way to the experimental field.

9. 我这个人不适宜当官，在我看来，当官有很大的局限性。别的不说，在搞科研攻关这一点上，它就没有我现在自由、自在、自如、自得。倘若当上官，整天，哪里还有搞科研的自由。

9. I am not suitable for a position in government, as I see it, there are great limitations in being an official. Not to mention the fact that, when it comes to scientific research and breakthroughs, it lacks the freedom, ease, skill, and satisfaction that I currently enjoy. If I were to become an official, where would there be any freedom left for conducting scientific research on a daily basis?

10. 我毕生的追求就是让所有人远离饥饿。

10. My lifelong pursuit is to ensure that no one goes hungry.

11. 要成才，第一要素，也是最基本的要素，是身体要好。身体不健康，心有余力不足，无论你搞什么研究都支撑不下来。我现在还在第一线，只要田里有稻子，我每天都要下田的。身体不好，怎么行？

11. The first and most basic factor for success is to have a healthy body. If one is not physically fit, with insufficient strength and will, it is impossible to sustain any research. I am still on the front line now, and as long as there are rice plants in the fields, I have to go down to the fields every day. How can it be possible if one's body is not good?

12. 我是搞育种的。我觉得，人就像一粒种子。要做一粒好的种子，身体、精神、情感都要健康。种子健康了，事业才能根深叶茂，枝粗果硕。作为一个科研工作者，尤其如此，不仅要知识多，而且要人品好，不仅要出科技成果，而且要弘扬科学精神。要热爱祖国，热爱人民，这个是基本前提。如果对民族、对国家、对社会、对人民没有感情，就很难成就一番事业。有了感情，才会为社会做一些事情、献一份爱心，这样你才会有欣慰感。?>

12. I am involved in breeding. I believe that people are like seeds. To be a good seed, one must have a healthy body, spirit, and emotions. When the seed is healthy, the career can take root deeply and grow lushly, with thick branches and large fruits. As a scientific researcher, this is especially true; one must not only have extensive knowledge but also a good character, not only produce scientific and technological achievements but also promote the spirit of science. It is essential to love one's country and people. If there is no affection for the nation, country, society, or people, it will be difficult to accomplish great achievements. With affection, one will contribute to society, offer a piece of love, and thereby have a sense of satisfaction.