A career must be husbanded. Care must be taken. Everyday must bring some small bit of progress. How would an artist with any self-worth act? Act that way.

Writing is like breathing, it's possible to learn to do it well, but the point is to do it no matter what.

Progress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves.

Exercise often moves us straight from stagnation to inspiration, from problem to solution, from self-pity to self-respect.

I plant the seeds of love in my heart. I plant the seeds of love in the hearts of others.

It is important to remember that at first blush, going sane feels just like going crazy.

As you move toward a dream, the dream moves toward you.