I never wanted to be the person that waited for a stranger to come to town - I wanted to be the stranger!

I had always been taught that the pursuit of happiness was my natural (even national) birthright. It is the emotional trademark of my culture to seek happiness. Not just any kind of happiness, either, but profound happiness, even soaring happiness. And what could possibly bring a person more soaring happiness than romantic love.

Admittedly, I am not the one who looks fantastic in everything, but still I cannot help loving myself.

too many maniacs not enough michelangelos

library is a beautiful old thing

The hero's journey is simply who we are as human beings.

If I am to truly become an autonomous woman, then I must take over that role of being my own guardian.