No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention.

Most books reviews aren't very well-written. They tend to be more about the reviewer than the book.

No amount of intelligence can save you from stupidity.

It's true, some senior Hungarian writers are not known for their laughter. There is a strong Germanic influence - an attitude that if it's enjoyable it can't possibly be literature.

Why is erasing desire seen as so important? If the subjugation of the self is the point of the self what's the point in having a self? It's like someone handing you a leaflet which says throw this leaflet away.

Stay cool, and wait for opportunity.

It's what the reader thinks that counts.