Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most useful after all.

  • -- Samuel Johnson 塞缪尔·约翰逊

你带到火边,随手拿在手里的书,毕竟是最有用的。

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The fact people think that when you sell a lot of books you are not a serious writer is a great insult to the readership. I get a little angry when people try to say such a thing.

事实上,人们认为当你卖了很多书,你不是一个严肃的作家,这是对读者的极大侮辱。当人们试图说这样的话时,我有点生气。

A great book is a homing device for navigating paradise. A good book somehow makes you care about the comfort of a chair.

一本好书是导航天堂的导航装置。一本好书在某种程度上让你关心椅子的舒适度。

Behold how much wood is kindled by how small a fire, and the tongue is fire.

看哪,小小的火能点起多少木柴,舌头就是火。

Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.

恶意总能找到靶子,也总能找到借口。