"The past is always with us, but it doesn't have to define us."

自然界和道德世界是人类理性关注的双重对象。

To write a life is to assemble a mosaic where some pieces are inevitably missing.

2005年：贝索斯致股东信《尽管是数字在发挥作用，但决策因素还是“判断”》

What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.

Legal positivism emphasizes the separation of law and morality.

"I think the most important thing is to be honest and truthful in your work."