The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation.

我必须研究政治和战争，以便我的儿子们可以自由地研究数学和哲学。

真正的创新源于好奇心和挑战未知的勇气。

写作是一种对抗遗忘、对抗死亡的方式。