The art of the past is being mystified because a privileged minority is striving to invent a history which can retrospectively justify the role of the ruling class.

The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.

Funny how it works with white kids though. It's dope to be black until it's hard to be black.

不了解一个国家的文学，就无法理解这个国家的历史。

生活本身就是一种冒险，充满了未知和挑战。

当你失败时，那就是你站起来再试一次的时候。没有理由就这样倒下。

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.