"The past is never dead. It's not even past."
过去从未死去。它甚至还没有过去。
Optimists tend to interpret their troubles as transient, controllable, and specific to one situation. Pessimists, on the other hand, believe that their troubles last forever, undermine everything they do, and are uncontrollable.
True strength comes from vulnerability and the courage to be yourself.
The present is a fragile bridge between the past and the future.
The challenge for modern states is to maintain their legitimacy while also being effective in providing services and maintaining order.