When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.

历史学家的任务是理解过去，而小说家的任务是让它活过来。

整体的属性不能从部分的属性中推导出来。

最好的科学家是那些在自然的复杂性面前保持谦逊的人。

The more you take responsibility for your past and present, the more you're able to create the future you seek.

The deepest insights often come from unexpected places.

在夜晚的寂静中，作家找到了最响亮的声音。