最成功的现代国家是那些能够将强大的国家与法治和民主问责制结合起来的国家。
The most successful modern states are those that have been able to combine a strong state with the rule of law and democratic accountability.
绘画的行为是一种炼金术的行为。
The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum.
"Memory is a tricky thing; it can be both a blessing and a curse."