The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

The most important thing is to stay focused and keep shipping.

Success requires persistence, the ability to not give up in the face of failure, and to learn from that failure.

在艺术中，就像在生活中一样，最简单的解决方案往往是最深刻的。