The most important political development of the modern era is the rise of the modern state.

Anxiety is essential to the human condition. The confrontation with anxiety can relieve us from boredom, sharpen the sensitivity and assure the presence of tension that is necessary to preserve human existence.

"Stay humble and never forget where you came from."

I believe in the power of love and music to heal and bring people together.

读书人要为自己的一生爱惜名誉，不应为这一生出卖名誉。治理诗书，崇尚气节，谨慎取予，严肃仪表，这就是爱惜名誉。相互竞争标榜，攀附权贵，出尽风头，不分是非，这就是出卖名誉。爱惜名誉的人清静无为，出卖名誉的人急躁而拙劣。所以读书人要管理钱财正当用途，而不是浪费金钱。救济乡亲，聘请老师教学，赈济荒年歉收，协助善行，这些是运用钱财。而花钱布置庭园，唱歌跳舞，大宴宾客，积聚宝物等，这些都是浪费金钱。善用金钱的人虽花钱但收获丰盈，伤财的人积聚多但终将倾覆。

创造建筑就是创造一个世界。

A good book is an event in my life.

我们都是深时的产物。

The best way to predict the future is to create it through bold, responsible action.

写作是一种转变的行为。

I never stop learning from the characters I play. They teach me about resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit.