金融危机最重要的教训是，我们需要以更全面的方式思考系统性风险。

小说是伟大的现代史诗，因为它可以容纳一切：诗歌、历史、哲学、政治。

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

一幅画首先必须关乎它自身，而不是其他东西。

Life is about taking chances, trying new things, having fun, making mistakes and learning from them.

The novel is an art form that is always in crisis, always on the verge of disappearing, and that's what keeps it alive.

我相信艺术有改变意识的力量。