The creative act is not pure. History evidences it. Ideology demands it. Society exacts it. The artist loses his freedom the moment he creates a work of art.

The pursuit of happiness is not selfish—it’s essential for a meaningful life.

无论你打算做什么，现在就做。条件总是不可能的。

Every block of stone has a story, and it's our job to uncover its potential.

States are rational actors that seek to maximize their relative power in order to ensure their survival in a competitive international system.

语言中最具破坏性的一句话是：“我们一直都是这样做的。”

The night is a great library, but the stars are its books.

成功的衡量标准不仅仅是利润，还包括积极的影响。