The past is never dead; it's not even past. This is especially true in detective fiction.

写作的真正挑战不在于找到正确的词语，而在于揭示它们必须承载的真相。

A wise man said: before you speak， let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate， ask yourself， "Is it true？" At the second gate， ask "Is it necessary？" At the third gate， ask， "Is it kind？"

万物皆有裂痕，那是光照进来的地方。

The stones we pull from the earth carry 400 million years of history—we're merely temporary stewards.