The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

"Writing is a way to make sense of our hopes."

我不会考虑限制，我只考虑可能性。

一个好的数学家是懒惰的，但是以一种建设性的方式。

To understand a forest, you must listen to it—not just with your ears, but with your heart.

The process is more important than the result.

小说是一面行走在路上的镜子。

An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.

我们在水产养殖中做出的每一个决定都会对生态系统产生连锁反应。