The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

A thriving forest is a testament to both nature’s resilience and human stewardship.

在气候变化问题上，大气层并不关心政治边界。

人生比我们想象的要复杂得多，也简单得多。

最大的智慧是认识到自己的无知。