我们都受困于自己的记忆，过去是一个我们永远无法逃脱的监狱。

The spread of liberal democracy around the world is not inevitable, but it is the most likely outcome given the alternatives.

The best literature is that which makes us see the world anew.

I don't think you can ever be too prepared.

人は誰でも、自分が一番大切な存在だと思っている。それが普通だ。でも、本当に大切なのは、自分以外の誰かを大切にできるかどうかだ。

【译文】君子成全别人的好事，不帮助别人做成坏事。小人与此相反。

Every life is a story, and every story is a life.