A writer writes what he knows, in ways that are natural to him.

I am also well aware that literature only has a minimal influence on political disputes or economic crises in the world, but its significance to human beings is ancient.

I'll continue on the path I've been taking, feet on the ground, describing people's lives, describing people's emotions, writing from the standpoint of the ordinary people.

For a country boy, poor as I was, whose constant worry was to be able to have enough to eat, the Army guaranteed one's survival.

Some may want to shout on the street, but we should tolerate those who hide in their rooms and use literature to voice their opinions.

I think writers write for their consciences, they write for their own true audiences, for their souls.

Possibly because I've lived so much of my life in difficult circumstances, I think I have a more profound understanding of life.