The writer’s duty is to tell the truth, even when it is uncomfortable.

我现在承担了一项严肃的任务，我担心这项任务超出了任何人的能力范围；但如果我在尝试中死去，人们会说我在追求伟大的事物中死去。

The story is a machine for empathy. In contrast to logic or reason, a story is about emotion which is encoded in the details.

Mental activity is the organism's way of engaging with the world.

Innovation comes from challenging the status quo and being open to new ideas.

解释：贪图安逸必然会败坏自己的名声。