The idea of America is so important to me. It's about freedom, democracy, and the ability to create your own destiny.

对天资在中等程度以上的人，可以和他谈论高深的学问；而对于中等以下天资的人，则不可以和他谈论高深的学问。

"The writer's job is to get the main character up a tree, and then throw rocks at him."

生活是一连串的瞬间，每一个瞬间都是一首诗。

我不认为自己是个超级巨星，我只是一个热爱网球的普通人。

The past is never dead. It's not even past.

解释：评价一个人时，不能因为一点过失就抹杀他的功劳。