The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves.

Success is not about the awards, but about the impact you have on others.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

写作是理解世界的一种方式。

如果一个作家不能激起敌意，那他就已经死了。

The poet's pen is mightier than the warrior's sword.

写作是保存过去真相的一种方式。