The most successful societies in the world are those that have been able to combine a strong state with the rule of law and democratic accountability.

如今，任何人都能享受万众瞩目的滋味——只要你愿意在镜头前做某些事，名气的保鲜期便已从安迪·沃霍尔所说的短短15分钟，延长至足足15个月之久。

I’m not afraid. I’m focused.

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

灵感是一位不愿拜访懒人的客人。