An idea like equality between men and women, which is now accepted in the West, is quite new.
One can criticize the Israeli government, but it is not fair to judge the people of Israel.
A writer doesn't write about just anything. He writes about things he has an affinity for.
There are two types of stories public and private.
Many of the books I read, I had to read them in French, English, or Italian, because they hadn't been translated into Spanish.
I have absolute respect for Israel and people in Israel who are critical of their own country.
As a writer, you live in permanent self-doubt; you're on permanent trial.
I'm afraid I have an incurable urge for teaching.
Nothing good ever happens by itself - it is achieved through striving, though this sometimes bears a high price.
A few British suffragettes everybody laughed at started the cause of equality between men and women.
Shakespeare is a permanent presence in the English letters.
The worth of a prize depends on the people who have received it before you.
There can be no better prize for a writer than one awarded by an international book fair.
