我认为阅读行为赋予读者一种对外部世界的敏感,这是不读书的人有时缺乏的。
I think the act of reading imbues the reader with a sensitivity toward the outside world that people who don't read can sometimes lack.
The creation of a modern state is a complex and difficult process that requires the development of strong institutions.
要在准备好时做出决定,而不是在压力之下。或为了达到个人目的,或因为内部斗争,或因为一些外部需求,其他人总会催促你做出决策。但几乎每次你都可以这么说:“我需要更多的时间来考虑这个问题。我想清楚了再回复你。”即使是在最艰难、最令人不快的情况下,这种策略也非常有效。
Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish… is the wonderful workings of your mind. Your humor, your kindness… and your moral courage.
我的角色并不天真,他们知道得太多。