For every dollar you spend purchasing something substantial， expect to pay a dollar in repairs， maintenance， or disposal by the end of its life.

In uncertain times, flexibility is more important than long-term planning.

写作是一种勇气的行为，一种面对世界和我们在其中位置的方式。

我不需要理由去成为传奇。

除非有勇气远离海岸，否则你永远游不到新的地平线。

真相往往隐藏在显而易见之处。

The only thing that counts is what cannot be explained.

文字的力量在于它们可以创造世界。

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