The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth.

We must keep learning to keep up with the times.

作家的任务是让平凡变得非凡。

过去不是一个固定的点，而是一个随着每次重述而变化的流动记忆。