如果说一个人可以为了道德而自我克制的话，那他绝对无法忍受他所钟爱的人的轻蔑。

The metaphor is the poet’s way of seeing the world differently.

艺术家是人类的天线。

如果行善不是发自内心，那就不会长久。比如被捐款、被做义工等等，都是一锤子买卖，因为不是他自愿的。

The rise of China and other authoritarian states challenges the idea that liberal democracy is the only viable political system.

The only way to survive is to have a sense of humor.