Mo Yan

I am also well aware that literature only has a minimal influence on political disputes or economic crises in the world, but its significance to human beings is ancient.

Loneliness and hunger were my fortunes of creation.

One of the biggest problems in literature is the lack of subtlety.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.

I wouldn't mind seeing China if I could come back the same day.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.