I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another.
Where we have strong emotions, we're liable to fool ourselves.
I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.
Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.
You create your opportunities by asking for them.
Play: Work that you enjoy doing for nothing.