People lie for all kinds of reasons, but mostly they lie because the truth is too hard.
人们撒谎有各种理由，但大多数时候是因为真相太难面对。
如果不是现在，那是什么时候？如果不是我，那会是谁？
The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.
Energy independence strengthens economies and enhances national security.
写作的行为是一种抵抗遗忘的行为。