We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.

"The task of the poet is to give voice to what is otherwise unspeakable."

The true measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.

"世界是一座监狱，而语言是钥匙。"

The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

写作是一种孤独的职业，但孤独是作家的朋友。