The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

最大的挑战是画出无法被画出的东西。

Happiness is rarely absent; it is we that know not of its presence.

Reason to rule, but mercy to forgive: the first is law, the last prerogative.

The writer's duty is to write with rigor, with honesty, and to never accept compromises.

自我只是它在成为过程中的东西。

写歌就是我的心理治疗。