States are rational actors that seek to maximize their relative power in order to ensure their survival in a competitive international system.
国家是理性的行为体，它们寻求最大化相对权力，以确保在竞争性的国际体系中生存。
La ironía es un arma poderosa contra la estupidez.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
你或许无法控制发生在你身上的所有事情，但你可以决定不被它们打倒。