1998年，贝索斯致股东信
艺术应该安慰不安的人，扰乱安逸的人。
我相信音乐的力量。
小说是一种总体化的形式；它试图涵盖人类的全部经验。
只要对国家有利，即使牺牲生命也心甘情愿，绝不会因为自己可能受到祸害而躲开。
The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community， against his will， is to prevent harm to others.
I'm not worried about what other people think. I just go out there and do my best.