人生苦短，开心就好。

君主对于有才能的贤良之人应当抬举，让他处于尊位，富贵绵长；对于没有能力且无德的人应当废弃，让他贫困低贱，成为受驱使的奴仆。

You are the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.

农民是我们文明的基石。

Every character in a novel is a kind of experiment in human nature.

Confidence is key. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

过去从未消逝，它甚至没有过去。这在侦探小说中尤其如此。