The past is never dead. It's not even past.

法律规则不仅仅是威胁支持的命令；它们也是赋予权力和创造义务的规则。

历代君王都很重视诚信，诚信是凝聚人心的纽带。

"The best stories are those that refuse to be finished."

The only way to keep the small folk loyal is to make sure they fear you more than they fear your enemies. 

释义：吃点小亏，会得到极大的福报。