我们生活的目的是快乐。

Editing is not just about cutting; it's about finding the rhythm and pace of the story.

"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

在每个故事中，都有作者的一片心，他们灵魂的一角裸露给世界看。

故事是我们理解自己生活的方式。

一个国家制度的强度不仅在于其正式规则，还在于管理行为的非正式规范以及这些规范被人口内化的程度。