The art of the novel is to create a world that is more real than reality itself.

When brainstorming， improvising， jamming with others， you’ll go much further and deeper if you build upon each contribution with a playful “yes — and” example instead of a deflating “no — but” reply.

Abstraction is the key to mathematics.

心灵不是世界的一面镜子，而是应对世界的工具。

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.

A good mathematician is always ready to generalize.

故事是一种表达无法以其他方式表达的东西的方式。

在沉思中发现真相。

我不需要地图，我开辟自己的道路。

不能以牺牲他人自由为代价来获得持久和平。