杰出成就的秘诀不是天赋，而是被称为坚毅的激情与坚持的特殊结合。
The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence called grit.
The key is to stay humble and hungry.
小说质量的最大预测因素是小说家愿意面对自己或他人的不美好真相。