The purpose of abstraction is not to be vague, but to create a new semantic level in which one can be absolutely precise.

一部好电影应该像一面镜子，反映人性的复杂性。

大国政治的悲剧在于，即使是善意的国家也被迫采取可能导致冲突和战争的行为。

"I believe in old-school—writing songs that last."

鸟快要死的时候，叫声是悲切的，人快要死的时候，说话是善良的。