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Mario Vargas Llosa, born on March 28, 1936, is a renowned writer from Peru. His works span various literary forms including novels, plays, and essays, and are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound insights into the social realities of Latin America.

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“I completely believe that - literature for me is a way of life. That's probably true of all writers or all artists. I think in the end this kind of activity absorbs one in such a way that it becomes one's way of life.”

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Author:Mario Vargas Llosa

“I couldn't imagine any other way of living, outside of books, outside my work. Which doesn't mean I am not interested in other things, of course - I am interested in many things. But the center, the crux, is always literature.”

Way Mean Book Courses Literature Imagine Not Interested Crux

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“Journalism is a way of voicing opinion, of participating in the political, social, or cultural debate.”

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“Once upon a time, there was a boy who learned to read at the age of 5. This changed his life. Owing to the adventure tales he read, he discovered a way to escape from the poor house, the poor country, and the poor reality in which he lived.”

Way Country Reality Age House Poor Boys Changed Adventure Tales Once Upon A Time Owing Poor Countries

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“We were trained as writers with the idea that literature is something that can change reality, that it's not just a very sophisticated entertainment, but a way to act.”

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“That is one thing I am sure of amid my many uncertainties regarding the literary vocation: deep inside, a writer feels that writing is the best thing that ever happened to him, or could ever happen to him, because as far as he is concerned, writing is the best possible way of life, never mind the social, political, or financial rewards of what he might achieve through it.”

Way Feels Writing Mind Might Happens Political Social Happened One Thing Achieve Concerned Rewards Financial Uncertainty Best Things Vocation Deep Inside

Book:Letters to a Young Novelist

Source: Letters to a Young Novelist

“I write because I'm unhappy. I write because it's a way of fighting unhappiness.”

Way Writing Fighting Unhappy Unhappiness

Author:Mario Vargas Llosa

“The secret to happiness, at least to peace of mind, is knowing how to separate sex from love. And, if possible, eliminating romantic love from your life, which is the love that makes you suffer. That way, I assure you, you live with greater tranquility and enjoy things more.”

Ifs Way Mind Suffering Sex Enjoy Secret Knowing Greater Peace Of Mind Romantic Love Tranquility Eliminating Secret To Happiness

Book:The Bad Girl

Source: The Bad Girl

About the Author

Born: March 28, 1936
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 104

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