The challenge for modern states is to maintain their legitimacy while also being effective in providing services and maintaining order.

成功是个糟糕的老师。它诱使聪明人以为自己不会失败。

I don't think that people accept the fact that life doesn't make sense. I think it makes people terribly uncomfortable.

在数学中，你并不理解事物。你只是习惯了它们。