我相信小说家的职责是走进世界，带回关于人类状况的消息。
I believe that the job of the novelist is to go out into the world and to bring back news of the human condition.
生活是愉快的。死亡是平静的。麻烦的是过渡。
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.
The best stories are those that stay with you.