A statement is a means to convey information， a promise is a means to make a commitment.

The universe is a machine for the production of gods.

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People, even more than things, have to be restored, revived, reclaimed and redeemed;never throw out anyone.

理性是冰冷的太阳，它给予光明却不给予温暖。

战争是一件丑陋的事情，但不是最丑陋的事情：道德和爱国情感的腐化和堕落状态认为没有什么事情值得一场战争，这要糟糕得多。