The measure of a good book is whether or not it makes you see the world differently.

真理不在光明中被发现，而在我们不敢直视的阴影中。

理论物理学之于数学，犹如雕塑之于几何学。

"The true measure of progress is not in the accumulation of knowledge, but in its application for the betterment of humanity."

The most successful modern states are those that have been able to combine a strong state with the rule of law and democratic accountability.

小说家的任务不是告诉读者世界是什么样子，而是让读者看到世界可能是什么样子。

As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.