On Writers, Writing, Books and Reading Quotes by Bangambiki Habyarimana
ON WRITERS, WRITING, BOOKS AND READING 784. The power of a writer is that he is a god of sorts. He can create his own worlds and populate them with his own people, all by the powers of his imagination. It's the closest a man can come close to the gods. No wonder the most successful writers are considered immortals. - Bangambiki Habyarimana 785. Many writers write because they’ve been there, seen that, did it and burnt their fingers. - Bangambiki Habyarimana 786. One author said "I write because I want to live a footprint in the sands of history.” It's hard to live a footprint in the sands of history when giants are passing through the same sands unless you are one of the giants . - Bangambiki Habyarimana 787. A writer reports on the universe. When he presents his credentials, the gates of heaven and hell are equally opened to him. He can hear the devil’s defense and god’s accusations. The guards at the king’s heart let him in. The writer can be anyth...