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

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 think that China has many outstanding authors, and their great works should also be recognised by the world.

I know what real courage is, and I understand true compassion.

One of the biggest problems in literature is the lack of subtlety.

A writer should always bravely face life, risking death and mutilation in order to dethrone an emperor.