I discovered, however, in the early days of our marriage that, in having her way, she put my interests ahead of her own.

The human being now simply can't close his elected garment about himself. Obligations to one's fellows perhaps prevent full buttoning by artists.

The noise of the world is so terrible that we can endure it only by being coated with sleep.

To invest your time is to convert it into some products that could benefit humanity.

Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.

do something whilst others think you cannot do anything

Where all was burnt to ash before them no fires were to be had and the nights were long and dark and cold beyond anything they'd yet encountered. Cold to crack the stones. To take your life.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.

You have to stick to what you love, as writing is such a lonely and depressing existence... stick to what you love and someone will hear your voice.

There is no space wider than that of grief.

I suppose all writers worry about the well running dry.

Some tears have to be cried no matter what the hour- until they are, they simply rave and burn inside.

The ego needs recognition. The spirit does not need to thank itself.