A good novel should be both a mirror and a window.
一本好的小说应该既是一面镜子，也是一扇窗户。
The power of a story lies in its ability to connect us to others.
故事的力量在于它能够将我们与他人联系起来。
In fiction, the truth is often more believable than fact.
在小说中，真相往往比事实更可信。
The act of writing is an act of hope.
写作是一种希望的行为。
A novel is a conversation between the writer and the reader.
The best stories are those that leave room for the reader to imagine.
最好的故事是那些给读者留下想象空间的故事。
Every character in a novel is a kind of experiment in human nature.
小说中的每个角色都是对人性的某种实验。
Writing is a way of making sense of the world.
写作是理解世界的一种方式。
I think that the novel is the perfect form for exploring the complexities of human nature.
我认为小说是探索人性复杂性的完美形式。
The first duty of a storyteller is to tell a story.
讲故事的人的首要职责是讲故事。