"The novel is the great democratic art form. It's the one place where you can be anyone, do anything, and say anything."

我们如海鸥之与波涛相遇似地，遇见了，走近了。海鸥飞去，波涛滚滚地流开，我们也分别了。

We all have multiple identities - the trick is to embrace them all.

We have more than enough wealth and power for those who can enjoy simple pleasures.

爱上帝的人不能期望上帝回报他的爱。