An act of imagination is an act of self-acceptance.

To write a poem you must have a streak of arrogance-- not in real life I hope. In real life try to be nice. It will save you a hell of a lot of trouble and give you more time to write.

Don't write love poems when you're in love. Write them when you're not in love.

Scholars look for final truths they will never find. Creative writers concern themselves with possibilities that are always there to the receptive.

Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.

A creative writing class may be one of the last places you can go where your life still matters.

Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.