The will of the people, moreover, practically means the will of the most numerous or the most active part of the people; the majority, or those who succeed in making themselves accepted as the majority; the people, consequently may desire to oppress a part of their number; and precautions are as much needed against this as against any other abuse of power. The limitation, therefore, of the power of government over individuals loses none of its importance when the holders of power are regularly accountable to the community, that is, to the strongest party therein

If you let yourself be undisciplined on the small things, you will probably be undisciplined on the large things as well.

"Scale is never just about size - it's about relationship and perception."

Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.

我不数我的仰卧起坐。只有当它开始疼的时候，我才开始数。

Die Kunst des Lebens besteht darin, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden, ohne sie zu besiegen.