The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool; the truest heroism is to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when it be obeyed.
What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.
"The most dangerous stories are those that are true."
"Writing is a matter of patience and stubbornness, not talent."
消费者的信任是通过透明度和始终如一的承诺兑现赢得的。
作家的职责是注意到别人错过的东西。