"The past is a ghost that haunts the present, whether we acknowledge it or not."

To write is to reach that point where only language acts, 'performs', and not 'me'.

The most dangerous threat to democracy is the erosion of trust in institutions.

希望不是一种感觉；它是一种可行的事情。

Collaboration across borders is key to solving the challenges of global hunger.

我不是完美主义者，但我喜欢把事情做好的感觉。

I am not afraid of being overpowered by the impression. It will pass away soon enough.

强求不得，顺其自然。