An artist must struggle to accept the shape of this universe - and achieve some important successes.

An artist feels vulnerable to begin with; and yet the only answer is to recklessly discard more armour.

Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses.

Dream, but expect nothing. Desire, but expect nothing. Hope, but expect nothing. Release your need to control and gain real control.

Abstraction is itself an abstract word and has no single meaning ... Every word in our language is abstract, because it represents something else.

A key to a long, productive writing life is finding ways to support that life, emotionally and existentially.

Creativity is the marriage humanity makes with eternity.