效率是把事情做对；效果是做对的事情。

作家的职责是扰乱平静，质疑不可质疑的，并揭示隐藏的。

蓬皮杜中心是一个巨大的Meccano玩具套装，一个内外颠倒的建筑。

The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves.

The great challenge of the modern world is to create institutions that are strong enough to govern effectively but also accountable and responsive to the needs of citizens.

历史学家是反向的先知。

语言是唇上的美酒。

写作是一种生活方式，一种存在于世界的方式。