The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.
我们曾有过残暴的国王,也有过愚蠢的国王。但我真不知道是造了什么孽才有了这有一个又残暴又愚蠢的国王。