Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

世界充满痛苦，但艺术可以治愈它。

"To be a novelist is to be interested in what other people aren't interested in."

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.

灵魂被放置在身体中，就像一颗粗糙的钻石，必须经过打磨，否则它的光泽永远不会显现。

应对死亡的唯一方法是将之前的一切转化为艺术。