When you have examined all the illusions of life and know that there isn't any reality, but you nevertheless go on, then you are a mature human being. You accept the idea that it is all mask and illusion and that people are in disguise. You see the crumbl

I would teach from nine to four, sleep an hour, and write from six until midnight, night after night.

I don't believe there can be a poetic novel without political consciousness. I have a strong political conscience.

If there is no certain reality, the idea of following a leader must be scrutinized.

I never fantasized or invented a thing, not one thing. I knew every single thing I ever wrote about.

Don't blindly follow any leader.

When you have examined all the illusions of life and know that there isn't any reality, but you nevertheless go on, then you are a mature human being. You accept the idea that it is all mask and illusion and that people are in disguise. You see the crumbl