The novel is the art of making the impossible believable.

谷物种植既是一门艺术也是一门科学——既需要直觉也需要数据。

The chief prevention against getting old is to remain astonished.

The great powers are always searching for opportunities to gain power at the expense of their rivals, and they will use force if they believe it will bring them strategic advantage.

我总是努力保持谦逊和渴望。