后见之明对历史学家乃至回忆录作者非常有用,但遗憾的是,实践中的政治家却无法拥有。
The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practising politicians.
文学是让不可见的东西变得可见的艺术。
The periodic table is not just a chart; it's a map of endless possibilities.