The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.
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。
文学是人类的记忆，没有它我们什么都不是。
Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.
International politics is a ruthless and dangerous business, and it is foolish to expect states to behave according to moral principles.
"The truth is not always beautiful, but it is always necessary."
人类行为的伟大程度是由激发它们的灵感来衡量的。