The novel is the most powerful tool for understanding the Other.

If a Nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization,it expects what never was and never will be....If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free,it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."

一个人和他想要的生活之间唯一的障碍往往只是尝试的意愿和相信它可能的信念。

The writer must be able to superintend himself and criticize himself.

故事的力量在于它能够连接我们，提醒我们共同的人性。

作家的任务是使不可见的变得可见。