"A novel is a mirror carried along a high road. Sometimes it reflects to your eyes the blue of the skies, at others the churned-up mud of the road."

The key to solving complex problems is often to find the right abstraction that simplifies the problem without losing its essential features.

知道自己不知道什么比聪明更有用。

Sustainability isn't a choice—it's our responsibility to future generations.

I don't need to be liked by everyone. I need to be true to myself.