The goal of diplomacy is to resolve disputes through cooperation and dialogue, and promote peace and stability in the international order.

A writer’s life is a life of interruptions.

All earthly existence must ultimately be contained in a book.

"You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world, but you do have some say in who hurts you."

"The best cinematography is the one that you don't notice, because it feels so natural."

我唯一能控制的就是我的努力和态度。