The attitude of insolent haughtiness is characteristic of the relationships Americans form with what is alien to them, with others.
Jose SaramagoA writer is a man like any other: he dreams. And my dream was to be able to say of this book, when I finished: 'This is a book about Alentejo.'
Jose SaramagoThere are such moments in life, when, in order for heaven to open, it is necessary for a door to close.
Jose SaramagoI can't imagine myself outside any kind of social or political involvement. Yes, I'm a writer, but I live in this world, and my writing doesn't exist on a separate level. And if people know who I am and read my books, well, good; that way, if I have something more to say, then everyone benefits.
Jose Saramago