The anarchic nature of the international system compels states to prioritize their own survival above all else.
"Every word we write is a step towards understanding ourselves and the world around us."
I can resist everything except temptation.
如果用心讲述，每个故事都有成为伟大的潜力。
"Every character I create is a fragment of myself, a mirror reflecting my own struggles and triumphs."
最大的风险是不冒任何风险。在一个快速变化的世界里，唯一注定失败的策略就是不冒险。
You put together two people who have not been put together before; and sometimes the world is changed, sometimes not. They may crash and burn, or they may set off a spark that will light the world.
