A novel is not just a story; it is a constructed object, an artifice that must be as perfect as possible.
小说不仅仅是一个故事；它是一个建构的物体，一种必须尽可能完美的艺术技巧。
The best investment you can make is in yourself.
Diplomats should possess flexibility and adaptability to respond to rapidly changing international circumstances.
征服并不足以，还必须学会诱惑。