Great literature has its exaltations, but a thrill is merely a superficial excitement of the nerves, and moves the imagination or the affections about as little or as much as a strong cup of coffee.

• 伟大的文学作品是激发人的，但是刺激只是一种肤浅的神经兴奋剂，对想象与心情的激奋作用之大小，不过象一杯浓咖啡而已。