We live in a materialist world, and materialism appeals so strongly to humanity, no matter where.

The idea of having to make constant reference to politics is anathema to my calling as a writer.

There's a kind of dynamic quality about theater and that dynamic quality expresses itself in relation to, first of all, the environment in which it's being staged; then the audience, the nature of the audience, the quality of the audience.

Well, the first thing is that truth and power for me form an antithesis, an antagonism, which will hardly ever be resolved. I can define in fact, can simplify the history of human society, the evolution of human society, as a contest between power and freedom.

Books and all forms of writing are terror to those who wish to suppress the truth.

The hand that dips into the bottom of the pot will eat the biggest snail.

I believe that each writer must decide in which language he or she is most comfortable.