Translation is the art of failure.

Life is very nice, but it lacks form. It's the aim of art to give it some.

I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange.

Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary.

Raising children is a creative endeavor, an art rather than a science.