The historian's first duty is to tell the truth as he sees it, regardless of whom it pleases or displeases.
历史学家的首要职责是如实讲述他所见的真相，无论这会取悦还是触怒何人。
过去不在我们身后，而在我们之内。
故事的力量在于它能够连接我们。
刚强纯洁的高尚人品，要在烈火般艰苦的斗争中锤炼；惊天动地的丰功伟业，必须在薄冰般险恶的环境里前进。
小说是作家和读者之间跨越时间和空间的对话。
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.