小说是一种思考方式，而不仅仅是一种讲故事的方式。

市场是人性的反映，而人性永远不会改变。

The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.

One has to pay dearly for immortality；one has to die several times while still alive.

人生苦短，必须快乐。