The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

There is no way you can live an adequate life without making mistakes.

生命太短暂，不要把时间浪费在无关紧要的事情上。

未来取决于你今天做什么。

在写作的过程中，我们面对自己最深层的恐惧和欲望。

【释义】人总是旧友可贵，物总是新的好。