Gunter Grass Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gunter Grass.

GÃ¼nter Grass was a German novelist, poet, playwright, and artist. Born on October 16, 1927, in Danzig (now GdaÅ„sk, Poland), Grass became one of the most influential writers in post-war Germany. He gained international acclaim for his novel "The Tin Drum," which explores the horrors of World War II. Grass was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1999 for his exceptional contribution to German literature. He continued to write prolifically, addressing social and political issues, until his death on April 13, 2015, in LÃ¼beck, Germany.

I have often supported Israel, I have often visited the coun

I have often supported Israel, I have often visited the country and want the country to exist and at last find peace with its neighbours.

Peace

My relationship with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm reaches far bac

My relationship with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm reaches far back into my childhood. I grew up with Grimm's fairy tales. I even saw a theater production of 'Tom Thumb' during Advent at the State Theater in Danzig, which my mother took me to see.

Relationship

As a child I was a great liar. Fortunately my mother liked m

As a child I was a great liar. Fortunately my mother liked my lies. I promised her marvelous things.

Great

I don't believe in writing at night because it comes too eas

I don't believe in writing at night because it comes too easily. When I read it in the morning it's not good. I need daylight to begin. Between nine and ten o'clock I have a long breakfast with reading and music.

Morning