The novel is a great discovery: far greater than Galileo's telescope or somebody else's wireless. The novel is the highest form of human expression so far attained. Why? Because it is so incapable of the absolute.
A rat in a maze is free to go anywhere, as long as it stays inside the maze.
It's the rewards we want. It's a new way of looking at luxury goods. The next time you see somebody driving a Ferrari, don't think, "This is somebody who's greedy." Think, "This is somebody who is incredibly vulnerable and in need of love." Feel sympathy, rather than contempt.
为什么我会和这样同时代的人一块出生呢?
The most rewarding part of research is seeing your work translate into real-world impact.