If a Nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization，it expects what never was and never will be....If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free，it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
如果一个国家期望在国民无知的情况下却拥有自由，那么这种期望无论在历史上，还是未来都绝不会实现。如果我们打算抵御无知和捍卫自由，每位美国人都有责任了解一件公共事务的来龙去脉。
A building must be true to itself.
Innovation in fishing technology should focus on reducing bycatch, not just increasing catches.
如果谋虑不到，那么就根据过去推知未来（主要强调凭借经验），根据明显的事推知隐微的事。像这样谋虑，那么所谋必得（成功）。
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback."
事实是，我们都在内心携带着自己的监狱。