The statesman， who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals， would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention but assume an authority which could safely be trusted， not only to no single person， but to no council or senate whatever， and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.

应对不自由世界的唯一方法是变得如此绝对自由，以至于你的存在本身就是一种反叛。

The only thing I know is that I don't know anything.

The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.'

活着就是为了改变世界，难道还有其他原因吗？

Don’t take it personally when someone turns you down. Assume they are like you: busy， occupied， distracted. Try again later. It’s amazing how often a second try works.