"The historian is a prophet looking backwards."
历史学家是向后看的先知。
To understand is to forgive, even when understanding is hardest to come by.
To lead in this industry, you must have both vision and execution.
"I believe in the power of literature to create empathy and understanding between people."
I always tell my kids if you lay down, people will step over you. But if you keep scrambling, if you keep going, someone will always, always help you.
书是一个小小的奇迹。
The modern state is characterized by its ability to concentrate and use power in a way that premodern states could not.