I believe so deeply in the primacy of language, in lifting your prose to the highest level you're capable of and making your words symphonic.

There's something ugly about the flawless.

Narrative becomes the way you make sense of chaos. That's how you focus the world. It's the only reason you should ever try this writing job.

In Greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. In noir, they fall from the curb.

Happiness comes in moments, & then it's gone until the next time. Could be years. But sadness settles it.

It's hard to close the door on optimistic expectations when you love someone.

There are so many more important things to worry about than how you're perceived by strangers.

The foundation of your life is luck. Hard work and talent make up the difference.

There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected.

Chuck said, “Hey. How many surrealists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Cawley looked over at him. “I’ll bite. How many?” “Fish,” Chuck said and let loose a bright bark of a laugh.

What molds us is what maims us.

Read to rediscover.

Happiness is there when you have great imagination and vision, when you take relentless action and love your creation.

Nothing else can fill better colors in one's life like the magnificent nature does

It’s amazing how a bed feels more like a home than any other part of a house.

I'm self-confident and not afraid to speak my mind.

To make new friends you have be willing to put in the time.

Be - don't try to become.

It is very rewarding to feel and see progress. I am going to put my head down and keep plugging away. I believe the best is yet to come.

Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance.

Life is about learning; when you stop learning, you die.