最危险的浪费是我们没有意识到的浪费。
The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.
The modern state is characterized by its ability to concentrate and use power effectively.
理解一个国家的首要条件是闻一闻它的味道。
The best editing is the kind that you don't notice; it's seamless and serves the story.
"I think the best writing comes from a place of deep emotional truth."