个体被简化为对他所期望的常规反应和操作模式的节点。

Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.

译文：惹下大祸是因为嘴巴乱说话，招致罪过是因为做事太狠心了。赏析：舌为利害本，口是祸福门。说话不慎就会惹下大祸。做事刻薄寡恩，冷酷无情，没有一点人情味，就会招来别人的怨恨和报复。

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."

Diplomats should have the ability to respect and understand other countries and cultures, as well as the ability to communicate across language and cultural barriers.