The most important challenge facing the world today is the need to create strong, effective, and accountable states in the developing world.

"The power of a story lies in its ability to connect us to each other."

If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to make tough decisions.

"Children need stories to help them navigate the complexities of life."

生存斗争是生命的本质。

The dead are never far from us. They’re in our hearts and on our minds and in the end all that separates us from them is a single breath, one last puff of air.

文学是我唯一无需护照就能生活的国度。

事实上，我们都在等待有人来拯救我们。

Diplomats should have the ability to respect and understand other countries and cultures, as well as the ability to communicate across language and cultural barriers.