现代社会已经迷失了方向，被物质主义和肤浅所吞噬。
"Modern society has lost its way, consumed by materialism and superficiality."
真正的无知不是知识的缺乏，而是拒绝获取知识。
The passion for office among members of Congress is very great.
"Behind every post is a real person with real feelings—let's not forget that."
A culture of accountability drives performance.
Profitability and environmental stewardship can—and must—go hand in hand.
难以消化的美味，不要贪吃；难以获取的宝物，不要储藏；难以酬报的恩惠，不要接受；难以久处的朋友，不要交往；难以再现的光陰，不要失去；难以守护的资财，不要积贮；难以辩明的诽谤，不要辩白；难以解除的忿恨，不要计较。
邪恶胜利的唯一必要条件就是好人无所作为。