Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.

"The novel is a mirror that reflects the soul of society."

The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.

I am convinced that the substitution of a simple tax on the rent of land for the complicated taxes which at present oppress industry would be advantageous to all classes.

大国总是在寻找机会以牺牲对手为代价来获取权力，如果他们认为使用武力会带来利益，他们就会使用武力。