Quality should never be compromised for short-term gains.

The ability to create and sustain large, complex organizations is one of the key factors that distinguish successful societies from unsuccessful ones.

译文：地位逐渐上升内心就要更谦卑，官位提高就要更加小心行事。赏析：当我们的名声和地位逐渐提高时，要低调谦虚，宽以待人，要防止身边的小人报复自己。

Gunpowder made me understand the transience and eternity of life. 火药让我理解了生命的短暂与永恒。