One's identity derives not from one's nation or blood but from the language one uses.

Art is not democratic. Art is sublime.

In a totally dysfunctional society, the profession of a writer would not exist.

Transported to a different culture, thought often loses its subtlety and can even rampage like a wild beast.

Writers are writing in every corner of the globe.Writers are writing, moreover, in rich countries and poor countries alike.

waging war against inane language that circulates almost automatically is a writer's eternal mission, and the day will never come when this battles are unnecessary.

The force is within you, force yourself.

Disappear, she says. I love that word.

From that moment our love became sad, and sadness is a disease which gives the death-blow to affection.

You want to start over?" he murmured against her ear. His hot breath sent shivers to her toes.

Always to be right, always to trample forward, and never to doubt, are not these the great qualities with which dullness takes the lead in the world?

Defense is on the fly, it's reactive; you have to react to the offense. I have to prevent someone from doing something when they want to do it.

Hillary Clinton has pledged amnesty in her first 100 days, and her plan will provide Obamacare, Social Security, and Medicare for illegal immigrants, breaking the federal budget.

Sorry is the fool who ever underestimates my mother.

A week is a long time in politics, and three weeks is twice as long.