I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.

The novel is the most complete and complex expression of human experience.

"Writing is a way of life, a way of being in the world."

Without sacrifice, there is no freedom.

我们可以轻易地原谅一个孩子怕黑；但成人怕光是人生的真正悲哀。