The modern state is characterized by its ability to concentrate and use power in a way that premodern states could not.

我不会让别人的意见成为我的现实。

A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.

The process of writing can be magical. Mostly, you'll be staring at the computer screen trying not to distract yourself with the internet. But sometimes, if you're lucky, inspiration will come.