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。
The essence of strategy is choosing a unique and valuable position rooted in systems of activities that are much more difficult to match.
The first step in the art of cutting metals is to find a man who has the necessary skill and experience.