The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

我认为普通人可以选择成为非凡的。

I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out.I don't believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself.

The past is not dead; it is not even past.

I used to walk down the street like I was a star... I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be - and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth.

爱国是恶人的美德。