A sober looks shows that just have the world gotten to be a better place after all; it is also grown a bit worse at the exact same rate.; a one step up, a one step back sort of cosmic balance between forward progress, and cultural retreat, that puts man kind on a bell curve of existence.

We are not asked to be successful, only to be faithful.

天覆盖万物，地载负万物，都没有偏私。

Success comes from a combination of hard work, perseverance, and a bit of luck.

Diplomats should possess flexibility and adaptability to respond to rapidly changing international circumstances.