写作的行为是对遗忘和湮没的一种抵抗。

The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.

"A good story should make you laugh and cry in equal measure."

有效性幻觉是一种认知偏差，描述了我们倾向于对自己的判断准确性过度自信。

I’m not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to fall. I’m not afraid to be criticized.