The past is always tense, the future perfect.
过去总是紧张的,未来是完美的。
Contemplating the weaknesses of others is easy; contemplating the weaknesses in yourself is hard, but it pays a much higher reward.
The most dangerous threat to democracy is the erosion of trust in institutions.
天下各种力量消长的态势都是逐渐形成的;天下任何事业的成功都是靠日积月累而取得的。