The dominant kind of snobbery that exists nowadays is job snobbery. You encounter it within minutes at a party, when you get asked that famous iconic question of the early 21st century, "What do you do?" According to how you answer that question, people are either incredibly delighted to see you, or look at their watch and make their excuses.

"Die Kunst ist das Sich-ins-Werk-Setzen der Wahrheit."

It’s not about money or connections. It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business.

我认为诗歌的本质在于总是暗示超出实际所说的东西。

The true measure of a company's success is not just its profits, but its positive impact on employees and communities.

我只是在尽我所能地过好我的生活。

The work of art is a trace of the invisible.

我天生不是一个政治人物。我不认为作家应该是政治人物。但在南非，你无法将政治排除在你的生活之外。