They say, "A little sake may longevity assure, but taken to excess…"
"Stories are like hearts; they're meant to be shared."
Life is nasty, brutish, and short.
太阳在天空中闪耀，眼前没有一片云彩。
The strength of a state is not just its ability to coerce, but its ability to provide services and maintain legitimacy in the eyes of its citizens.
最重要的事情是让最重要的事情保持最重要。