现代国家的特点是其能够有效地集中和使用权力。

Now, my mama always told me that miracles happen every day. Some people don't think so, but they do.

爱情里面要是搀杂了和它本身无关的算计，那就不是真的爱情。

You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

The truth can be a double-edged sword, cutting both ways.

不可言说之物是剧作家的领域。

Farmers are the backbone of our food system, and we must support them with the right tools.