"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

我认为所有的写作都是对抗陈词滥调的运动。不仅仅是笔下的陈词滥调，还有思想和心灵中的陈词滥调。

The goal of diplomacy is to resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation, and promote sustainable peace and development.

I don't let fear stop me.

我们都是破碎的，光就是这样照进来的。

To write is to rewrite.