The purpose of narrative is to present us with complexity and ambiguity.

  • -- Scott Turow 斯科特·图罗

叙事的目的是向我们呈现复杂性和模糊性。

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A person of definite character and purpose who comprehends our way of thought is sure to exert power over us. He cannot altogether be resisted; because, if he understands us, he can make us understand him, through the word, the look, or other symbol.

一个有明确性格和目标的人,他理解我们的思维方式,一定会对我们施加力量。不能完全抗拒他;因为,如果他了解我们,他可以让我们了解他,通过文字、表情或其他符号。

The interesting thing about fiction from a writer's standpoint is that the characters come to life within you. And yet who are they and where are they? They seem to have as much or more vitality and complexity as the people around you.

从作家的角度来看,小说的有趣之处在于,人物在你体内栩栩如生。然而他们是谁,在哪里?他们似乎和你周围的人一样,拥有或更多的活力和复杂性。

Dealing with complexity is an inefficient and unnecessary waste of time, attention and mental energy. There is never any justification for things being complex when they could be simple.

处理复杂性是一种低效且不必要的时间、注意力和精力的浪费。当事情本来可以简单的时候,却没有任何理由把它复杂化。

Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.

设计是一种安排元素的计划,以最好的方式实现特定的目的。