The most important political development of the last two centuries has been the rise of the modern state.

我相信要直面挑战，而不是回避它们。

We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.

亲眼目睹世道的变化趋向，才知道国家治乱的关键必定在于人心的向背和风俗的好坏。

The best films are those that resonate with the audience on a personal level.

《盐铁论·轻重》茂密的树林下面没有旺盛的青草；在没有平整的地里，长不出好的禾苗。比喻在强大的势力下，弱者会受到压制和侵害。

我是电影里的反派，一直喊着我不是坏人。