以这样奢侈的国君,去统治那些爱好奢侈的臣民,想要国家不动乱,是不可能的。
衡量一个文明的标准是它如何对待其作家。
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
除了心灵情感的神圣性和想象力的真实性外,我对一切都无法确定。
Gain wisdom through reflection.
当天赋不努力时,勤奋能战胜天赋。
爱永远比恐惧更强大。