I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment-that is not the Islamic way.

The criminal is trying to solve his immediate problems.

Madness is the acme of intelligence.

Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.

It's a most distressing affliction to have a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind.

I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.

I started writing while I was a little boy. Maybe it's because I was reading a lot of books I admired, and thought that I would like to write something like that someday. Also, my love for good writing pushed me.