The historian's first duty is to tell the truth as he sees it, regardless of whom it pleases or displeases.

I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

I not only came to understand that 'change' was a part of Josie, and that I should be prepared to adapt to it, but I also began to realize that this was not a trait unique to Josie; I came to understand that people often feel the need to present a carefully prepared version of themselves to the outside world - much like arranging a shop window - and once the moment has passed, there's no need to take it too much to heart.

Anyone who isn't embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn't learning enough.

真正的快乐来自于内心的满足。