I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.

The novel is an art form that is always in crisis, always on the verge of disappearing, and that's what keeps it alive.

钢琴上贴着一条告示：请不要枪杀钢琴师，他已经尽力了。