The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

True loneliness is not being alone, but feeling lonely in a crowd.

冥想是将思绪溶解在永恒的觉知或纯粹的意识中，不对事物进行客观化，不经思考来认知，将有限融入无限。