That “democracy” is a somewhat vague term which I cannot define precisely. We ought to say, therefore: “I am fairly certain that it is a good thing if a government has something of the characteristics that are common to the British and American Constitutions,” or something of this sort.

The past is a shadow that follows us, always present, always haunting.

可持续发展不是选择题，而是责任。

一个毁坏土壤的国家就是在毁灭自己。森林是我们土地的肺，净化空气并给我们的人民以新的力量。

Modern quarrying must marry the wisdom of geology with the innovation of engineering.