In times when religious or political faith or hope predominates, the writer functions totally in unison with society, and expresses societys feelings, beliefs, and hopes in perfect harmony. – Juan Goytisolo
In the Europe which was created by the Second World War, divided into two blocks, each in need of a revolution that would end the abuses and injustices of capitalism and the privileges of a bureaucratic caste, collective faith does not exist. – Juan Goytisolo