A novelist, in my opinion, does not have the right to give advice on the affairs of the world. He must, in his occupation, imitate God in His; that is to say, create and keep quiet.

  • -- Gustave Flaubert 福楼拜

在我看来,小说家无权对世界事务提出建议。在他的职业上,他必须模仿上帝;也就是说,创造并保持安静。