The structure of the international system forces states to behave in certain ways, regardless of their internal characteristics.

The basic laws of behavior are the same for all organisms.

We search through historical data looking for anomalous patterns that we would not expect to occur at random. Our scheme is to analyze data and markets to test for statistical significance and consistency over time. Once we find one， we test it for statistical significance and consistency over time. After we determine its validity， weask， ‘Does this correspond to some aspect of behavior that seems reasonable？’

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

成功不是被给予的，而是赢得的。

译文：一个家族的衰败没落，多半是因为子孙们的骄傲懒惰所致；社会风气的败坏，多是因为富贵者的奢华淫靡所致。赏析：一个家族要想兴旺发达，必然有良好的家风传承，子孙门的骄奢淫逸只会让家族走向没落。

Character is the sum of one's habits.

温暖的雨和晴和的风初融冰冻，柳叶如眼、梅花如腮，已感觉到春心的萌动。