We do not ask the mountain's aid to crack a walnut.

I consider the process of gestation just as important as when you're actually sitting down putting words to the paper.

And gradually they're beginning to recognize the fact that there's nothing more secure than a democratic, accountable, and participatory form of government. But it's sunk in only theoretically, it has not yet sunk in completely in practical terms.

Romance is the sweetening of the soul With fragrance offered by the stricken heart.

Sadly however, I discovered in one particular case that a colleague went and paid the bribe on my behalf, just to get our mission fulfilled. That was painful, and it strained our friendship.

The media must be used effectively to reach the masses. You have to find a new language in which to address the people and demonstrate what is possible.

Writers are human. I shudder to think how I must sometimes appear to others.