A writer must be a witness to his or her time, must bear witness to the injustices and the sufferings of the world.

我不是为了让人们喜欢而创作艺术，而是为了让人们思考。

To compete globally, we must first master the basics and then aim for breakthroughs.

写作是那些没有写作就无法生活的人的职业。

The environment shapes behavior, but behavior also shapes the environment.