小说是让不可能变得可信的艺术。

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

I'm interested in the way that women are perceived and how they perceive themselves.

The only real dance is the dance of the soul.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community， against his will， is to prevent harm to others.

圣人成事，依靠的是自身的“埶”，而非向外苛求细察外物。“埶”是专注于自身、由自己掌控的；“察”是分散精力、向外追逐外物细节的。