If your opinions on one subject can be predicted from your opinions on another， you may be in the grip of an ideology. When you truly think for yourself your conclusions will not be predictable.

"Stories are the way we remember who we are."

时间是个小偷。

数学家的模式，就像画家或诗人的模式一样，必须是美丽的。

I try to write books that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

"Writing is about finding the courage to tell the story that needs to be told."