I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.

历史研究不仅关乎过去，也关乎理解现在和塑造未来。

There are no shortcuts to excellence.

I’ve had to work very hard for every title. Nothing has been given to me.