"Writing is a way to make sense of the world."

The writer must be a traitor to his class, his country, his religion—to everything except his conscience.

我是一个喜欢不规则的人。

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

"The freedom to be yourself is a gift only you can give yourself. But once you do, no one can take it away."

我的花园是我最美丽的杰作。