The most important political development of the last two centuries has been the rise of the modern state.

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

Innovation doesn’t happen by accident—it requires discipline, focus, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

经济学的第一课是稀缺：从来没有足够的任何一种东西能够满足所有人对其需要。政治学的第一课是摒弃经济学的第一课。

艺术不是反映世界的镜子，而是塑造世界的锤子。