The spread of liberal democracy around the world is not inevitable, but it is the most likely outcome of the process of modernization.
自由民主在世界范围内的传播并非不可避免，但它是现代化进程中最可能的结果。
真相很少是纯粹的，也从来不简单。
Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes.
I think the most important thing for a filmmaker is to have a vision and to be able to communicate that vision to others.
译文：醉酒后挑亮油灯端详宝剑，梦中又回到了号角声震天的军营。把烤牛肉分给部下享用，让乐器奏起悲壮的边塞战歌，秋高气爽的战场上正检阅军队。
You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.
用心体会整理才能理解精确得当，所以应当沉着稳重，不然就成了口头耳边的小事，过后就忘了。事理要以典故为依据，因此必须学识广博，否则就成了随意推测，胡编乱造。
Inspiration comes from everywhere, but especially from the people around me.