The novel is a mirror that reflects not what is, but what could be.
小说是一面镜子，反映的不是现状，而是可能。
爱情是有魔力的，但如果放弃责任，这份魔力就会消失。
在某种程度上独立于男性之前，期待女性有美德是徒劳的。
The most powerful motivator is not money. It’s the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements.
没有社会进步的经济增长会让大多数人仍然处于贫困之中，而少数特权阶层则享受日益增长的丰裕。
"We are all prisoners of our own choices, but we are also the architects of our own freedom."
