出自《魏源集·都中吟十三首》。洋人的情况、技术和版图，我都了解得像万里大的手掌中玩米和沙子一样。知己知彼是兵家的策略，一定要知道谁主掌着典属国的职位。

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.

Never be the brightest person in the room. And if you are, I suggest you invite smarter people or find a different room.

小说不仅仅是一个故事；它是一面反映人类存在复杂性的镜子。

政治和文学是解读现实的两种形式，但文学总是走得更远。

最好的书是那些让你感觉不那么孤独的书。