记忆是个狡猾的东西；它既可以是安慰，也可以是诅咒。

The self grows through dialogue with others and with the world.

I’m not gonna dim my light for anyone.

I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.

"I think it's important to write about real life, even if it's tough."