"The present is a fragile bridge between the past and the future."

艺术应该扰乱舒适者，安慰受扰者。

"Truth in fiction often runs deeper than in reality."

Success is a state of mind. If you want to succeed, start thinking of yourself as a success.

The beauty of literature lies in its ability to transcend time and place.

When speaking to an audience it’s better to fix your gaze on a few people than to “spray” your gaze across the room. Your eyes telegraph to others whether you really believe what you are saying.

For as long as I can remember, Mom has been a middle-aged woman, but no one told me she used to be a young girl.