“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“Have you noticed how difficult it is just to get along in the world? If you're no good at all in your job, people treat you badly and eventually you will be unemployed. And if you're a little better than competent, everyone expects miracles from you, every single time. Like most of life, it's a no-win situation. And if you dare to mention it, no matter how creatively you phrase your complaints, you are shunned as a whiner.”