"It is better to be the hammer than the nail."

"He was like twitching and frothing and it was my father, … I went like all pale. I felt all the blood leave…"

"Writing chose me…It came out of the need to learn about my heritage."

"When it comes to who exactly should be exploited, the system is admirably egalitarian."

"A man can be happy with any woman as long as he does not love her."

"Every breath of life is a priceless treasure; it should be devoted to the rememberance of the Lord."

"Excerpts from his works and letters"