Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

译文：喝酒时不乱说胡话的人是品质高洁的君子，金钱财物上分得清的人是真正的大丈夫。赏析：小酌有益于身心健康，但过量饮酒就会失态。不管是朋友，还是亲戚，在金钱方面一定要账目分明，否则就会因为利益产生矛盾。

没有什么目标是高不可攀的，但人必须小心而自信地攀登。

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.