I don’t think you can compare different eras. Every era has its own challenges and its own special things.

改革需要勇气，但更需要智慧。

The novel is a mirror that reflects the complexities of human nature and society.

Small changes in the environment can have big effects on behavior.

I’m not perfect, and I don’t claim to be.

It is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet, than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble.