There must be times when everybody writes when they feel they're evading writing.

The wind shows us how close to the edge we are.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

To cure jealousy is to see it for what it is, a dissatisfaction with self.

We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not.

I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear.

Memory fades, memory adjusts, memory conforms to what we think we remember.

We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget.

The fear is for what is still to be lost.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

Short stories demand a certain awareness of one's own intentions, a certain narrowing of the focus.

The power of a smile is such that even drawing a happy face on a piece of paper makes your lips turn up.

The more Chaotic I am, the more complete I am.

Prayer is not a means by which I seek to control God; it is a means of putting myself in a position where God can control me.

A lot will depend on who [Donald] Trump chooses for key cabinet positions, but even more will depend on his consultations with his key advisor (himself).

Afghanistan will be a brother of Pakistan. Afghanistan will never betray a brother

It's important to find a team where you can be comfortable. I know there are a lot of high expectatons.

When I think of you it's with tears, because no one else has such delicate hands that can reach into my soul and calm my fears.

Truth and honesty is my thing.

Don't let the culture influence your message, let your message influence the culture.

The philosophy that I've embraced isn't about sitting under a tree and studying my navel.