出自《史记·货殖列传》，马伯庸在作品中引用。

"The world is a book, and the book is a prison."

战争是人类终极的戏剧，在这里人性最好和最坏的一面都被展现出来。

"The best films are those that leave a lasting impression, long after the credits have rolled."

Love is the most powerful inspiration.

Writing is making sense of life. You work your whole life and perhaps you've made sense of one small area.

我越是坚定地作为自己存在于时代的条件中，我就越清晰地听到过去的语言，越感受到普遍历史的呼吸。

Innovation is not just about new products; it's about rethinking how we solve old problems.

天下英雄谁能匹敌？唯有曹操刘备。生儿子就应当像孙权那样。