"The past is always tense, the future perfect."
过去总是紧张的，未来是完美的。
I think that one should recognize reality even when one doesn’t like it; indeed, especially when one doesn’t like it.
To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.
"Literature has the power to bridge divides and foster empathy between people from different backgrounds."
最先进的农业系统仍然依赖于最基本的要素：健康的土壤。