Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
政府，即使在其最佳状态下，也不过是一种必要的恶；在其最坏的状态下，则是一种无法忍受的恶。
Faith is not passive waiting; it is active imagination and feeling.
勇气不是没有恐惧，而是战胜恐惧。
The strength of a company lies in its people; invest in them, and they will invest in the business.
我不会因为别人希望我成为别的样子而改变自己。
【译文】 子贡问：“孔文子凭什么获得‘文’的称号？”孔子说：“灵敏又好学，向比自己学问差的人请教时，不觉得没面子，所以称为‘文’。”