The point of art is not simply to express ourselves, but to create an external, concrete form in which the soul of our lives can be evoked and contained.

The deterioration of symbols is natural. They wear out, needing to be reclaimed, recreated; returned to the spirit.

Writing, real writing, should leave a small sweet bruise somewhere on the writer . . . and on the reader.

We all wish to be brave and strong in the face of disaster. We all wish to be looked up to for our endurance and efforts to help others.

If you have yet to be called an incorrigable, defiant woman, don't worry, there is still time

Nurture is like psychic Wheaties.

The point of art is not simply to express ourselves, but to create an external, concrete form in which the soul of our lives can be evoked and contained.