When literature exists, perhaps we do not notice how important it is, but when it does not exist, our lives become coarsened and brutal. For this reason, I am proud of my profession, but also aware of its importance. Mo Yan Read Quote
I am also well aware that literature only has a minimal influence on political disputes or economic crises in the world, but its significance to human beings is ancient. Mo Yan Read Quote
I heard so many stories from Gaomi’s peasants that I had an irrepressible urge to write them down. Today, Gaomi’s 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 Read Quote
I think that China has many outstanding authors, and their great works should also be recognised by the world. Mo Yan Read Quote
A writer should express criticism and indignation at the dark side of society and the ugliness of human nature, but we should not use one uniform expression. Mo Yan Read Quote
