所以,储备是国家最重要的事；粮食是国家的宝物；武器是国家的利爪；城池是守卫国家的屏障。

The question of truth and falsehood is always present, but it is not always answerable.

"The writer's task is to illuminate the shadows of the human soul."

每个圣人都有过去，每个罪人都有未来。

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great.

出自《海国图志序》。善于学习外国的长处，就能够征服外国;不善于学习外国的长处就会被外国所征服。