There never was a war that was not inward; I must fight till I have conquered in myself what causes war.
Egotism is usually subversive of sagacity.
One writes because one has a burning desire to objectify what it is indispensable to one's happiness to express.
Blessed the geniuses who know / that egomania is not a duty.
Truly as the sun can rot or mend, love can make one bestial or make a beast a man.
The heart that gives, gathers.