The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them.

Sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a necessity for survival.

研究中国古典文学不仅是一种学术追求，更是理解中国文化灵魂的一种方式。

In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.

Sustainability isn’t an option; it’s the only way forward.