写作古文的难度，比登上青天还要难。

I’ve learned that pain can be the greatest inspiration.

智者虽然很善于谋划，但是不如能抓住时机。

I can calculate the motions of the heavenly bodies， but not the madness of people.

作家是反映社会灵魂的镜子。

When it comes to creative endeavors, the concept of zero failures is worse than useless. It is counterproductive.

I’m the worst thing since Elvis Presley to do black music so selfishly and use it to get myself wealthy.

最重要的是对自己诚实。