The true measure of success is not wealth, but the impact you have on others.

我写作不是为了解释世界，而是为了理解世界。

Power is not given to you. You have to take it.

做你自己，别人都已经有人做了。

谁若不能独立，谁就谈不上自由。

历史学家的首要职责是忠于真相。