成为一名作家意味着对世界有一种特殊的敏感，能够看到别人看不到的东西，听到别人听不到的声音。
我在历史中学到的唯一东西就是：大众从未从历史中汲取教训。（11月17日名言）
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.
The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.