2. In short, this is a time of
introspection, about France, and its influence in the world.

简而言之,现在是一个反省法国及其在世界上的影响力的时期。
3. In extreme cases , such intense
introspection may cause the brain to swell to dangerous dimensions. Trust me, it's worth the risk.

在极端情况下,这种强烈的内省会使大脑膨胀危险的境地。相信我,冒这种风险是值得的。