A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.
–Thomas Mann, German writer (1875 - 1955)
“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?” Mahatma Gandhi, “Non-Violence in Peace and War” Indian ascetic & nationalist leader (1869 - 1948).
“To announce that there must be no criticism of [...]