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.

译文：人如果没有长远的考虑，必然会埋下深重的祸根。在灾祸还未萌芽时，又有谁能理解提前预防的心思呢?

故事的力量不在于它的真实性，而在于它能够将我们与人类的经验联系起来。