Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them - and then, the opportunity to choose.
自由不仅仅是随心所欲的机会；也不仅仅是在既定选项之间选择的机会。自由首先是制定可用选择的机会，对它们进行辩论——然后，是选择的机会。
宇宙、天地，有它自然的运行规律，是持久不变的，不会以人的意志为转移，它既不会因为有像尧那样的仁德君主而存在，也不会因为有像夏桀那样残暴的君主而消失。顺应自然规律来治理国家，就会获得吉祥；如果违背自然规律，就会招来灾难。
The artist must be a child of the stars.
One day in perfect health is far better than an eternity in any other state.
作家是由他的主题选择的——他的主题是他所处时代的意识。
我不是作家，我是战地记者。
我是个完美主义者，但我学会了放手。
The most important thing is to be honest with yourself and your audience.