I think of reading a book as no less an experience than travelling or falling in love.

You who read me, are You sure of understanding my language?

As to my writing short pieces, there are two reasons I can give you. The first is my invincible laziness. The second is that I've always been fond of short stories, and it always took me some trouble to get through a novel.

Writing is nothing more than a guided dream.

So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

A writer should have another lifetime to see if he's appreciated.

Poetry springs from something deeper; it's beyond intelligence.