"A writer must be a spy on humanity."

"Language is not just a tool; it's a home for the displaced."

Virtue is more to be feared than vice， because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience.

The challenge in cryptography is not just to create unbreakable codes, but to create systems that remain secure even as technology evolves.

我不需要任何人的认可，我知道自己的价值。

Part of company culture is path-dependent—it's the lessons you learn along the way.