“Striving to convey to this beloved audience of one what was going on around me during those five years, I learned the power of language to map a life, to overcome a distance, to focus attention on what matters most.”
“I have a sense that no matter what, no matter what darkness lies ahead, there is nothing that can overcome this power.”
“Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.”
“The challenge for you is to decide not what is important, but what is most important and then focus your attention on that.”
“Five of the most exciting words in the English language: "What shall I read next?”
“The true artist is one who can evoke those raw emotions in their audience, bring them to their knees, and convey their message to them in a foreign tongue. Or without words at all. That type of power is immeasurable.”