The modern state is characterized by its ability to concentrate and use power in a way that premodern states could not.
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。
Success is built on trust, integrity, and relentless effort.
Persistence in research is key; nature reveals its secrets only to those who are patient.
Fear is a habit. I am not afraid.
You can obsess about serving your customers/audience/clients， or you can obsess about beating the competition. Both work， but of the two， obsessing about your customers will take you further.