What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.

The strength of the state is crucial for the success of any society.

The power of suggestion can significantly alter our perceptions and memories.

 释义：不和他人去争名利上的得与失，只求自己能够拥有和增长智慧与才干。

像我们这样的人，通过努力做到始终不笨，而不是努力变得聪明，获得了多少长期优势，这一点很了不起。

资本配置的效率是经济增长的关键。

能源的未来不在于燃烧过去，而在于用明天的创新为现在提供动力。