International politics is a brutal and dangerous business, and it is likely to remain that way.

"Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted."

现代世界的巨大挑战是创建既足够强大以有效治理，又对公民需求负责和响应的制度。

对待心中的欲念，放纵即有所损，所以关键在于忍；改过向善，努力即有所助益，所以关键在于悔。