The statesman， who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals， would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention but assume an authority which could safely be trusted， not only to no single person， but to no council or senate whatever， and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.

When people talk to us about others, they are usually dull. When they talk to us about themselves, they are nearly always interesting.

"世界是一面镜子，而镜子是一个影子。"

我不需要理由去坚强。