What was venerated as style was nothing more than an imperfection or flaw that revealed the guilty hand.

Snow reminds Ka of God! But I’m not sure it would be accurate. What brings me close to God is the silence of snow.

Now everyone is prouder and poorer

Oscar Wilde always makes me smile - with respect and admiration. His short stories prove that it is possible to be both sarcastic, even cynical, but deeply compassionate. Just seeing the cover of one of Wildes books in a bookshop makes me smile.

Actually, it's the other way round. In a poor country, the only consolation people can have is the one that comes from their beliefs.

Life can't be all that bad,' i'd think from time to time. 'Whatever happens, i can always take a long walk along the Bosphorus.

I believe strongly in an author's moral responsibility. But his first obligation is to write good books.