It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going.
You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged, but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.
现代国家的特点是其能够以前现代国家无法做到的方式集中和使用权力。
The biggest risk is not taking any risk.