“I strongly believe that the art of the novel works best when the write...” — Orhan Pamuk Quote

“I strongly believe that the art of the novel works best when the writer identifies with whoever he or she is writing about. Novels in the end are based on the human capacity, compassion, and I can show more compassion to my characters if I write in a first person singular.”

“Being a fiction writer makes you someone who works with irresponsibility.”

“A museum should not just be a place for fancy paintings but should be a place where we can communicate our lives through our everyday objects.”

“Frenchmen have an unlimited capacity for gallantry and indulge it on every occasion.”

“As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.”

“Women have a greater verbal capacity.”