被渴望的欲望是世界上最强大的东西。

过去是拼图，而遗传学提供了某些碎片。

The magi, as you know, were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication.

作为一个作家的巨大优势是你可以窥探人们。你在那里，听着每一个字，但你的一部分在观察。对作家来说，一切都是有用的，每一片碎片，甚至是最长最无聊的午餐会。

你对某件事了解得越多，它就会变得越有趣。

数学直觉就像肌肉一样 - 通过锻炼会变得更强大。