I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

I believe that the job of the novelist is to go out into the world and to bring back news of the human condition.

Success is a great deodorant.

我相信文学的力量，能在人与人之间创造共情和理解。

投资者应避免市场时机选择和个股选择。