The quality of ideas seems to play a minor role in mass movement leadership. What counts is the arrogant gesture, the complete disregard of the opinion of others, the singlehanded defiance of the world.

Creativity is not a luxury; it is a necessity for a meaningful life.

The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.

I'm not a person who is easily influenced.

我不问作家关于他们的工作习惯。我真的不在乎。乔伊斯·卡罗尔·欧茨在某个地方说过，当作家们互相询问他们什么时候开始工作，什么时候结束，以及午餐花多长时间时，他们实际上是在试图找出，“他和我一样疯狂吗？”我不需要这个问题的答案。

释义：真正的强者以对错为准则，不为利益所缚。

把守外海不如把守海口，把守海口不如把守内海。