To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates.

最有力的作品是那些为观众留出空间的作品。

An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war.

The everyday is full of potential for artistic exploration.

I'm always looking for ways to improve, even when I'm at the top.

过去是一个陌生的国度；那里的人行事不同。

过去不是我们抛在身后的东西；它是我们内心携带的东西，塑造着我们的现在和未来。

To write is to confront the void.

手工制造一支这样的枪所需的劳动会耗尽任何普通工匠的耐心和毅力。

我相信故事有治愈的力量。