True strength comes from inner peace.

我不是政客，不是传教士，我只是个载体。

The world is a cruel place, and art is its revenge.

The novel is a very democratic form. It allows for the expression of many voices, many points of view.

今天我们种下的每一棵树都是留给后代的遗产。

写作是理解我们在历史中位置的一种方式。