I want my books to be a mirror, not a window.
我希望我的书是一面镜子，而不是一扇窗户。
The act of writing is an act of courage.
写作的行为是一种勇气的行为。
I write to explore the things that scare me.
我写作是为了探索那些让我害怕的事情。
Every book is a kind of journey, and every journey changes you.
每一本书都是一种旅程，每一次旅程都会改变你。
I believe in the power of stories to change the world.
我相信故事有改变世界的力量。
The best stories are the ones that are not afraid to confront the darkness.
最好的故事是那些不害怕面对黑暗的故事。
I’m interested in the idea of history as a kind of fiction.
我对历史作为一种虚构的想法感兴趣。
Writing is a way to make sense of the world. It’s a way to understand the chaos.
写作是一种理解世界的方式。它是一种理解混乱的方式。
I don’t think of myself as a writer who happens to be black. I think of myself as a black writer.
我不认为自己是一个碰巧是黑人的作家。我认为自己是一个黑人作家。
The truth is, if you ask me what I think about anything, I’ll tell you. I’m not afraid to say what I think.
真相是，如果你问我关于任何事情的看法，我都会告诉你。我不害怕说出我的想法。
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