But this is different from saying that there is a universal desire to live in a liberal society – that is, a political order characterized by a sphere of individual rights and the rule of law. The desire to live in a liberal democracy is, indeed, something acquired over time, often as a byproduct of successful modernization.
但是，这与普世地想要生活在自由社会是有所不同的。所谓自由社会，就是一种以个人自由和法治为特点的政治秩序。想要生活在自由社会的欲望是日积月累形成的，这经常是成功现代化后的副产品。