Most writers flourish greatly on a simple, healthy routine with occasional time off for gaiety.

Envisioning the end is enough to put the means in motion.

There are seeds of self-destruction in all of us that will bear only unhappiness if allowed to grow.

Act as if it were impossible to fail.

By going over your day in imagination before you begin it, you can begin acting successfully at any moment.

A problem is often half-solved when it is clearly stated.

The only difference between a problem and a solution is that people understand the solution.

Act boldly and unforeseen forces will come to your aid.

If you can discover what you like, if you can discover what you truly believe about most of the major matters of life, you will be able to write a story which is honest and original and unique.

Hitch your unconscious mind to your writing arm.

Writing calls on unused muscles and involves solitude and immobility.

What is there to be frightened of? We shall be dealing only with men.

To be an ethical leader is indeed to be different. This kind of leader acknowledges the complexity of running a responsible business, yet tries to do it anyway.

I promise it'll only hurt half as much as I wish it would." The words came out as smooth and sweet as if she'd just told him that mint chocolate chip was the best flavor ice cream ever.

We decide where the time goes. There's so much freedom in that, and so much responsibility.

We can see that for the deep work to continue, trying to prove one's worth to the chorus of jealous hags is pointless.

... but every person who does serious time with a keyboard is attempting to translate his version of the world into words so that he might be understood.

No one can fail to see that the power of the Church among large numbers in many communities is today diminishing, or has already ceased.

I thought of a great way to celebrate my Finnish heritage at home. I'm going to look into opening a chain of strip clubs, and I'll call them Lapland!!!

It is very common for us to desire most what we are least qualified to obtain.

Saw Torres play their first New York show tonight at Cake Shop. SO good. Do yourself a favor and check out her record. Her voice is KILLER.