The best diplomat is one who can see the trends of future developments, not just the realities of the present.
最好的外交家是能够看到事物的未来发展趋势，而不仅仅是眼前的现实。
Every improvement in the circumstances of the society tends either directly or indirectly to raise the real rent of land, to increase the real wealth of the landlord, his power of purchasing the labour, or the produce of the labour of other people.
君子做学问，是为了完善自己；小人做学问，是为了哗众取宠。