Auctions are a powerful tool for discovering value.

【译文】 孔子说：“譬如堆山，还差一筐，没堆成就停了，功亏一篑是自己造成的；譬如填坑，只倒一筐，继续填下去，坚持不懈是自己决定的。”

The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.

激励很重要，因为它们以可预测的方式引导行为。

Literature is freedom.

Transparency builds trust—especially when operating in complex, politically sensitive environments.

Pig farming is a technical job, but more importantly, a conscientious job.