He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson of statecraft.

  • -- James Russell Lowell 洛厄尔

一个稳坐权力宝座的人,很快就会学会思考治国之道的最高课程是安全,而不是进步。

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A titled leader relies heavily on positional power to get things done; a natural leader is able to mobilize others without the whip of formal authority.

一个有头衔的领导者在很大程度上依赖于职位权力来完成工作;一个天生的领导者能够在没有正式权威的鞭策下调动他人。

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.

我们只能给我们的孩子留下两份持久的遗产。一个是根;另一方面,翅膀。

In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.

为了创造持久的安全,你必须学会坚持你的真理。

No authority is higher than reality.

没有任何权威高于现实。