In the end, we know what makes us happy. We also know what makes us unhappy. That's the irony. We know and yet we still mess it up. That's part of the human condition, no, and why we need to work on it.
Harlan CobenI always think the insecurity is going to go away, but it's always there. Only bad writers think they're good.
Harlan CobenFor a short time, I hated them. But when you think about it, what good does that do?It takes so much to hold on to hateโyou lose your grip on what's important, you know?
Harlan CobenThe muse is not an angelic voice that sits on your shoulder and sings sweetly. The muse is the most annoying whine. The muse isn't hard to find, just hard to like - she follows you everywhere, tapping you on the shoulder, demanding that you stop doing whatever else you might be doing and pay attention to her.
Harlan Coben