A book is a mirror: if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out.

In a good mystery novel, the reader should feel both entertained and challenged throughout the reading process.

过去是一个异国他乡；他们在那里做不同的事情。

"The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them."

I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it.