A novel is not just a story; it is a constructed object, an artifice that must be as perfect as possible.
The best leaders are those who empower others to grow, just like how sunlight nurtures every fruit on the tree.
The novel is a way of thinking, not just a way of telling a story.
历史学家的首要职责是忠于真相。
The best books are those that tell you what you know already.