The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.
The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.
我们今天关于海洋资源的每个决定都将在未来几十年产生影响。
所以,父母、老师、国君三者,都不能当作做事的法度。 
理解的提高有两个目标:首先,我们自己的知识增长;其次,使我们能够将这些知识传递给他人。