Every book that is banned is a badge of honor.

Life can give everything to whoever tries to understand and is willing to receive new knowledge.

I don't follow any kind of 'isms.' If there is one, it will be Pram-ism.

Every award for me is important because it means a slap against militarism and fascism in Indonesia.

It's proper that people have friends, friendships without self-interest. Without friends, life is too lonely.

At the beginning of all growth, everything imitates.

Even though no one admits it, writers are leaders in their communities.