No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he loves him.

Curiosity is the driving force behind all great mathematical discoveries.

"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

假如我能遇见你，经年之后，我将如何与你招呼，以眼泪，以沉默。