The fact is that every writer creates his own precursors. His work modifies our conception of the past, as it will modify the future.

I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.

最终，定义我们的不是罪行本身，而是我们选择如何处理它。

端正自己的行为而不谋求私利，阐明正道而不计较功利