“If you're going to fall out of love with public approval, something interesting will happen: people will be deeply attracted to your work.”

“If you're "one in a million", and the world is full of seven billion people, that means there are seven thousand people just like you.”

“Serving people is the best way to earn influence.”

“Write something that’s worth fighting over. Because that’s how you change things. That’s how you create art.”

“It’s a choice, writing is. One that belongs to you and me. We get to choose it (or not) every single day. So whether or not the world hears your message — whether you leave the impact you were born to make — is entirely up to you.”

“This is the secret to mastering any discipline: as you conquer one, you'll find it easier to tackle another.”

“If you have a Disability, don't let people Dis your Ability.”