过去是参考的地方，不是居住的地方。

外交是通过妥协达成双赢的结果，而不是通过对抗来追求胜利。

记忆是抵抗遗忘的最后堡垒。

The obligation of subjects to the sovereign is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth by which he is able to protect them.

作家的职责是关注世界。