The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.

过去不是我们抛在身后的东西；它是我们内心携带的东西，塑造着我们的现在和未来。

过去是一个跟随我们的影子，但选择让它定义我们还是走向光明，是我们的选择。

令人惊讶的是，像我们这样的人，通过努力不断地避免愚蠢，而不是试图变得非常聪明，获得了多么巨大的长期优势。

We need to think with a global perspective and act with local solutions.