"History is not just about the past; it's about how the past shapes the present."
To solve a problem, one must first understand its nature and then find the right tools to tackle it.
要解决一个问题,首先必须理解它的本质,然后找到正确的工具来处理它。
"Memory is the diary we all carry about with us."
现代国家的特点是其能够以前现代国家无法做到的方式集中和使用权力。