The old-fashioned dictator does not exist under scientific management.

记忆是作家种植故事的领地，没有记忆就没有文学。

过去从未消逝，它甚至还未过去。

The statesman， who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals， would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention but assume an authority which could safely be trusted， not only to no single person， but to no council or senate whatever， and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."

人们常说，在你死之前，你的一生会在眼前闪过。事实上确实如此。这就叫生活。