To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.

  • -- Willa Sibert Cather 威拉·西伯特·凯瑟

注意艺术家的局限,不过是定义他的才能。记者对呈现在他眼前的每一件事都能写得同样好,但一个有创造力的作家只有在他最深切同情的范围和性格之内才能写得最好。

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Our politics are our deepest form of expression: they mirror our past experiences and reflect our dreams and aspirations for the future.

我们的政治是我们最深刻的表达方式:它们反映了我们过去的经历,反映了我们对未来的梦想和抱负。

The best thing about being a writer is it gives you readers who understand your deepest feelings and fears.

作为一名作家,最好的事情是它能让你的读者理解你最深的感受和恐惧。

My sympathies have always been for working-class people.

我一向同情工人阶级。