A novel which persuades us of its truth is true however full of lies it may be

Revolution will free society of its afflictions, while science will free the individual of his.

No democracy is born perfect, and none ever gets to be perfect. Yet democracy is superior to authoritarian and totalitarian regimes because, unlike them, democracy is perfectible.

There is an incompatibility between literary creation and political activity.

I don't accept the idea that literature can be just entertainment and that there is no consequences of literature in the real world.

If you are killed because you are a writer, that's the maximum expression of respect, you know.

Writers are the exorcists of their own demons.