Never give up, never escape, take everything in, and perhaps suffer, that's not too awful either, but never, never give up.
Etty HillesumAfter each creative act one has to be sustained by one's strength of character, by a moral sense, by I don't know what, lest one tumble.
Etty HillesumHere, beside this great black surface that is my desk, I feel as though I am on a desert island.
Etty HillesumOne must also accept that one has 'uncreative' moments. The more honestly one can accept that, the quicker these moments will pass.
Etty Hillesum