The challenge for modern states is to maintain their legitimacy while also being effective in providing services and maintaining order.

如果你想飞翔，就必须放弃那些拖累你的事物。

你是你所遵循规则的受害者。

The despotism of custom is everywhere the standing hindrance to human advancement.

应对未来的唯一方法就是现在高效地运作。