我越看人民的代表，就越钦佩我的狗。
The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dogs.
写作就是直面自己的恐惧。
No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience.
内心平和，生活自然舒适。
The novel is the only art form capable of fully representing human complexity.
【译文】 孔子说：“君子要言谈简洁，要行动敏捷。”
"Hope is a fragile thing, but it is also the most powerful force we have."