The world is full of signs, and the writer's job is to decipher them.

"The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter."

The condition of mere nature...is a condition of war of everyone against everyone.

通货膨胀始终且处处是一种货币现象。

You want to be extra rigorous about making the best possible thing you can. Find everything that's wrong with it and fix it. Seek negative feedback, particularly from friends.

我不是事实，我是虚构。