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.

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.

No person writes to win awards.

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.

Loneliness and hunger were my fortunes of creation.

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

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