What literature needs most to tell and investigate today are humanity's basic fears: the fear of being left outside, and the fear of counting for nothing, and the feelings of worthlessness that come with such fears.

写作是一种反抗，是对遗忘的反抗。

如今人们对每样东西的价格了如指掌，对它们的价值却一无所知。

解读：不劳而获、投机取巧所得快乐转瞬即逝，唯有持续付出汗水与心血，攻克难题、实现目标，由此产生的快乐才扎实、长久，激励踏实奋斗。

Materials have memory; they carry time and stories.

I think it's important to have a sense of humor about life.

The only thing that can make you successful is your own effort.