艺术家必须受苦才能创造，因为创造源于痛苦。

Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.

小说是一种思考方式，而不仅仅是一种讲故事的方式。

如果一个孩子要保持他与生俱来的惊奇感，他至少需要一个能与之分享的成年人的陪伴，与他一起重新发现我们生活的世界的快乐、兴奋和神秘。

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."

The truth is, the world is so constructed that if you wish to enjoy its fruits, you must submit to its rules.

书是对抗遗忘的武器。