The city is the collective memory of its people, and like memory it is associated with objects and places.

It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.

文学是民族的记忆，没有记忆就没有身份。

Productivity is often a distraction. Don’t aim for better ways to get through your tasks as quickly as possible， rather aim for better tasks that you never want to stop doing.

The rise of China and the resurgence of Russia have challenged the idea that liberal democracy is the only viable form of government.

相信自己，相信你的一切。