Alittle sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.
The novel is an art form that is always in crisis, always on the verge of disappearing, and that's what keeps it alive.
译文：悔悟是去除疾病的药，然而以改正错误为可贵，如果把悔悟滞留在心中，那么又会因为药而引发新的疾病。
The artist’s duty is to be a witness to their time.