The mind is not a hermit's cell, but a place of hospitality and intercourse.

There is no way to penetrate the surface of life but by attacking it earnestly at a particular point.

A strange and somewhat impassive physiognomy is often, perhaps, an advantage to an orator, or leader of any sort, because it helps to fix the eye and fascinate the mind.

One should never criticize his own work except in a fresh and hopeful mood. The self-criticism of a tired mind is suicide.

Failure sometimes enlarges the spirit. You have to fall back upon humanity and God.

An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.

The imaginations which people have of one another are the solid facts of society.

As social beings we live with our eyes upon our reflection, but have no assurance of the tranquillity of the waters in which we see it.

To get away from one's working environment is, in a sense, to get away from one's self; and this is often the chief advantage of travel and change.

Form the habit of making decisions when your spirit is fresh...to let dark moods lead is like choosing cowards to command armies.

Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom.

God is the world's oldest poet

My style icon has always been my mom. I feel like she was always sophisticated and effortless and looked really well put together without trying too hard.

The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is the hand over your whole self--all your wishes and precautions--to Christ.

I am definitely a serial monogamist. I can count on one hand the number of guys I've been with.

Much Madness is Divinest Sense, to a Discerning Eye.

I think that high art reposes on popular art, without one there cannot be another.

I identify more with women than with men. I guess I have a strong feminine side.

Exceeding expectations is where satisfaction ends and loyalty begins.

Isn't that what growing up is all about - learning to outlast despair?

The Dunya is like the ocean and our heart is like the ship. If a ship allows the water to enter, it will sink. Just like when we allow the Dunya to enter our heart.