I prefer to supervise the whole operations of the government myself rather than entrust the public business to subordinates.

革命道德不是从天上掉下来的。它是在日常斗争中培养，在革命活动中锤炼的。

求学的最大益处，在于自我改变气质。

The most significant threat to liberal democracy comes from within, from the decay of institutions and the loss of trust in them.

"We are all fools in love."

The sea connects us all; its stewardship requires global unity.