The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

政治和文学都是改变现实的尝试，只是方式不同。

你必须忠于自己和你的艺术。

The novel is a rebellion against the limits of reality.

The best way of learning about anything is by doing.