If, while observing the boundless universe, the writer is able to scrutinise his own self as well as … - Gao Xingjian

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For Tibetans, the real strength of our struggle is truth - not size, money, or expertise.

Gao Xingjian

If, while observing the boundless universe, the writer is able to scrutinise his own self as well as others, the resulting incisiveness of his observations will far surpass objective descriptions of reality.

Reality, Self, Universe, Writer, Writing

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In the snow outside my window I see a small green frog, one eye blinking and the other wide open, unmoving, looking at me. I know this is God.

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I decided that I did not want to follow any of these ideologies or trends, because these also exerted a kind of pressure, and obstructed absolute creative freedom.

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The sand murmurs that it wants to swallow everything.

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There are numerous layers to truth, and the simple and superficial statement of facts cannot satisfy the writer.

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Indeed, loft aspirations produce ideas.

Aspiration, Aspirations, Ideas, Loft, Produce

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