The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

诗歌不是奢侈品，而是精神的必需品。

Live within your income and save so you can invest.Learn what you need to learn.

如果我不是鲍勃·迪伦，我可能会认为这个名字有许多种答案。

Writing is an act of patience, of waiting for the right words to arrive.

文学是耐心与惊叹的艺术。