I think that England made a very big, historical mistake to allow itself to become the kind of terrorist capital of the world. Salman Rushdie bigcapitalengland Change image and share on social
'The Satanic Verses' was denied the ordinary life of a novel. It became something smaller and uglier: an insult. Salman Rushdie denyinsultlife Change image and share on social
If the culture shifts, if people think differently about women, the art will shift, too. You can't ask art to make social change. It's not what it's for. Salman Rushdie artchangeculture Change image and share on social
I think that a lot of us, whether we are religious or not - there are no words to express some things except religious words. For instance, 'soul.' Salman Rushdie expressinstancelot Change image and share on social
Writers shouldn't have lives that are interesting. It gets in the way of your work. Salman Rushdie interestlivework Change image and share on social
Even when things are at their worst, there's a little voice in your head saying, 'Good story!' Salman Rushdie badgoodhead Change image and share on social
People are always telling me that they've seen people reading my books on the subway, or the beach, or whenever. Salman Rushdie beachbookhave Change image and share on social
What distinguishes a great artist from a weak one is first their sensibility and tenderness; second, their imagination, and third, their industry. Salman Rushdie artistdistinguishgreat Change image and share on social
In the experience of art, time seems not to exist. Salman Rushdie artexistexperience Change image and share on social
The West should be tougher on Pakistan. It is trying to play both ends against the middle - to look like the friend of the revolutionaries on the one hand and a friend of the West in the fight against terrorism. It can't be both things. Salman Rushdie endfightfriend share on social
