The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing.

Tradition and innovation are not opposites—they're partners in progress.

The best stories are those that resonate with the reader's own experiences, that touch something deep within them.

我不害怕风暴，因为我在学习如何驾驶我的船。