一个民族的文化是一组文本的集合，而这些文本本身也是集合，人类学家努力从这些文本的真正拥有者的肩膀上方去阅读它们。

Reflection is not the evil. The evil is the state of reflection, and the stasis that comes with reflection.

Innovation in technology can drive efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of mining operations.

一个人的力量，是他当前的手段，以获得未来明显的好处。

"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."

The laws of physics are universal, and testing them in extreme environments like the galactic center is essential.

解释：那些知识浅薄的人所争论的都是些枝微末节。

The novel is the best instrument to explore human complexity.