Like Shakespeare, I too am often occupied with the pursuit of my creative endeavors and dealing with all aspects of life's mundane matters. "Who are the best musicians for these songs?" "Am I recording in the right studio?" "Is this song in the right key?" Some things never change, even in 400 years. Not once have I ever had the time to ask myself, "Are my songs literature?" So, I do thank the Swedish Academy, both for taking the time to consider that very question, and, ultimately, for providing such a wonderful answer.

The nation is divided, half patriots and half traitors, and no man can tell which from which.

When a nation is surrounded by weaponized nations, she has to equip herself.

Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

Vulgarity in a king flatters the majority of the nation.