I think all writing is a campaign against cliche. Not just cliches of the pen but cliches of the mind and cliches of the heart.
"The stories we tell about animals say more about us than they do about them."
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.
"The novel is a mirror that reflects the complexities of human existence."
The artist must be a philosopher, a poet, and above all, a revolutionary.
最危险的毒药是成就感。解药就是每天早上思考"怎样才能做得更好？"