The heart is the household divinity which, discharging its function, nourishes, cherishes, and quickens the whole body.

The anarchic nature of the international system means that states must rely on self-help to ensure their survival.

I am not a storyteller in the traditional sense. I am a writer who is trying to find a form for the truth.

Success is not about the destination, but the journey and the lessons learned along the way.

我从不去想未来。因为它来得已经够快的了。

Fear is a kind of faith.

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past.

Live within your income and save so you can invest. Learn what you need to learn.