文学的唯一切实目的首先是写作的愉快劳动；其次是家人和朋友的满足；最后是实实在在的现金。
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.
艺术的价值不在于技巧，而在于真实。
Life is a journey, enjoy the ride.
【释义】才华、地位或精神境界过于出众的人，越容易引发他人的嫉妒；品行、生活或精神上过于追求洁净无瑕，反而会遭到世人的嫌弃与疏离。
The world is a machine, and we are its broken parts.