I heard so many stories from Gaomis peasants that I had an irrepressible urge to write them down. Today, Gaomis peasants know that they have become famous around the world through my writings, but I think they are a little puzzled by this. – Mo Yan
In theory there is a possibility of perfect happiness: To believe in the indestructible element within one, and not to strive towards it. – Franz Kafka