A writer should express criticism and indignation at the dark side of society and the ugliness of human nature, but we should not use one uniform expression.

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

When I write, I try to represent the ordinary person in the pew, which means that, ironically, I'm qualified to write about prayer by being unqualified!

People who are strangers to liquor are incapable of talking about literature.

My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature. They show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs.

I heard so many stories from Gaomi's peasants that I had an irrepressible urge to write them down. Today, Gaomi's peasants know that they have become famous around the world through my writings, but I think they are a little puzzled by this.