The act of writing is an act of defiance.
The novel is not the author's confession; it is an investigation of human life in the trap the world has become.
Love your country above all.
When you get an invitation to do something in the future, ask yourself: would you accept this if it was scheduled for tomorrow? Not too many promises will pass that immediacy filter.
Common sense is not so common.
The secret of improved plant breeding, apart from scientific knowledge, is love.