There's a real correlation between a society that tells people that they can do anything, and the existence of low self-esteem. So that's another way in which something quite positive can have a nasty kickback. There is another reason why we might be feeling more anxious --about our careers, about our status in the world today, than ever before. And it's, again, linked to something nice. And that nice thing is called meritocracy.

"The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward."

作家必须是生命的窃贼。

"The best stories are the ones that make you feel alive."

我国文化的弊端在于既不完全是中国传统，也不完全是西方现代，要纠正这一弊端，必须贯通中西，融合古今才能成功。

I don’t think you should ever feel like you’ve achieved everything.

生活中有些事比输赢比赛更重要。