The purpose of abstraction is not to be vague, but to create a new semantic level in which one can be absolutely precise.

作家不是在真空中造就的。作家是见证者。我们需要作家的原因是因为我们需要见证这个可怕的世纪。

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

我认为我学到的最重要的一课是相信自己的直觉。