Gratitude is a word that I cherish. Gratitude is what defines the happiness and humanity of the human being.

Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.

This is the role of writers: to turn their tears into a story - and perhaps into a prayer.

It was the beginning of the war. I was twelve years old, my parents were alive, and God still dwelt in our town.

Some stories are true that never happened.

I don't think I should accept other people's suffering because I suffered. Just the opposite, because I suffered I don't want others to suffer.

And action is the only remedy to indifference, the most insidious danger of all.