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 task of diplomacy is to extend the time for decision.

谎言可以绕地球半圈，而真相才刚刚穿上鞋子。