The pursuit of power is the primary goal of states in the international system.

I've always believed in numbers and the equations and logics that lead to reason.

挑战是考验我们韧性的烤箱，我们如何应对它们决定了我们的成功。

我宁愿做一个失败的作家，也不愿做一个成功的银行家。

The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.