International politics is a ruthless and dangerous business, and it is foolish to expect states to behave according to moral principles.
国际政治是一项残酷而危险的业务，期望国家按照道德原则行事是愚蠢的。
你忘记了你想记住的，却记住了你想忘记的。
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Fear of things invisible is the natural seed of that which every one in himself calleth religion.
"Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer with which to shape it."