The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our way， so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs or impede their efforts to obtain it.

诗歌不是一个封闭的领域，而是一个开放的领域。

Better to live one year as a tiger, than a hundred as a sheep.

——《民权初步》序

在年轻的时候，请接受能为自己提供陡峭的学习曲线和艰苦的磨炼机会的工作。最初的工作是为人生打基础的，不要为了暂时的声望而轻易地接受一份工作。

恐惧是自由的敌人。

"I think the best writing comes from a place of truth, even if it's painful."

解释：贪图安逸必然会败坏自己的名声。