Understanding is the foundation of all wisdom.

世界始于人类之前，也必将终于人类之后。

人生是一堂漫长的谦卑课。

The worth of a state， in the long run， is the worth of the individuals composing it.

Power is not just about what you can do, but what you can make others do.

有些书如此特别、罕见、属于你，以至于表达对它们的喜爱都像是一种背叛。

事实上，你无法控制别人如何看待你。