The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

We are all just fragments of a larger narrative, trying to make sense of our place in the world.

The value chain is the set of activities through which a product or service is created and delivered to customers.

我们更关注建筑改善人们生活的能力，而不是建筑美观的能力。

作家必须是被边缘化的人、被遗忘的人、被击败的人的捍卫者。

"The power of a story is in its ability to inspire action."

我不害怕冒险，也不害怕失败。