The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.

The market is a reflection of the collective emotions of all participants.

The only thing you can do is give all you have on that particular day.

The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are.

1997年：贝索斯致股东信《吸引符合你价值观的股东》

小说不仅仅是故事；它是一面反映人性和社会复杂性的镜子。