在糟糕的时候抱有希望不仅仅是愚蠢的浪漫。这是基于人类历史不仅是残酷的历史，也是同情、牺牲、勇气和善良的历史。
"To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness."
Every barrel of oil we produce must be the most responsibly produced barrel possible.
I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."
作家的秘密不是灵感——因为灵感从何而来永远是个谜——而是固执和耐力。
生活中最大的幸福是确信我们被爱；被爱是因为我们自己，或者更确切地说，尽管我们自己。