The pursuit of power is the primary goal of all great powers, and this pursuit often leads to conflict.

只要有模块化的地方，就有可能产生误解：隐藏信息意味着需要检查沟通。

文明被描述为人类与其环境相互作用的结果。

小说不仅仅是一个故事；它是一个建构的物体，一种必须尽可能完美的艺术技巧。

天覆盖万物，地载负万物，都没有偏私。

There is no such thing as society: there are individual men and women, and there are families.

Success comes when preparation meets opportunity.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

If you want to build a great enterprise, you have to have the courage to dream great dreams.