The most successful modern states are those that have been able to harness the power of the market while maintaining a strong state capable of enforcing rules and providing public goods.
"I write to escape the world, but I always end up describing it."
译文:如果听到别人毁谤我就大发雷霆,那就如同春蚕吐丝成茧一样,自己把自己束缚了。
The source of every crime, is some defect of the understanding; or some error in reasoning; or some sudden force of the passions.
Trust is built by delivering consistent value, not just empty promises.